by khebert | Jun 25, 2026 | News from the Field, Northern Region, Press Release Home, Public Relations
Malone , NY — Staff at the medium security correctional facility recovered a significant quantity of contraband, including suspected drugs, weapons, cell phones, and related accessories, during a comprehensive dormitory search conducted last week. Full Press...
by khebert | Jun 25, 2026 | News from the Field, Press Release Home, Public Relations, Western Region
Elmira , NY – A registered nurse suffered a fractured shoulder after being assaulted by an inmate while dispensing medication at Elmira Correctional Facility. Two correction officers and a sergeant were also injured during the subsequent extraction of the inmate from...
by khebert | Jun 23, 2026 | Mid-Hudson Region, News from the Field, Press Release Home, Public Relations, Southern Region
Wallkill , NY – The vigilance of correction officers assigned to overnight perimeter security at Wallkill and Sing Sing Correctional Facilities resulted in the recovery of significant quantities of contraband that were delivered into prison grounds by drones in two...
by khebert | Jun 22, 2026 | Spotlight, Spotlight Home
NYSCOPBA wants to recognize the extraordinary courage, professionalism, and selfless actions of NYS DOCCS Correctional Officer Sam Murdoch. In a moment of chaos and danger, Officer Murdoch did not hesitate. Faced with a vicious assault by an incarcerated individual,...
