by khebert | Aug 24, 2026 | News from the Field, Press Release Home, Public Relations, Western Region
AUBURN, N.Y. — Seven officers were injured in two separate incidents involving combative inmates at Auburn Correctional Facility on August 10, highlighting the dangers correctional staff face while maintaining safety and security at the maximum-security facility. Full...
by khebert | Aug 24, 2026 | President
To the NYSCOPBA Membership: I am pleased to announce that NYSCOPBA will be giving our membership an opportunity to make their voices heard on endorsements for statewide candidates in the upcoming November General Election. This is a historic moment for our...
by khebert | Aug 13, 2026 | Central Region, News from the Field, Press Release Home, Public Relations
ROME, N.Y. — An officer at Mohawk Correctional Facility was assaulted with what appeared to be feces Monday while delivering food trays to inmates, resulting in the officer being transported to a local hospital for further medical treatment. Full Press...
by khebert | Aug 12, 2026 | Central Region, News from the Field, Press Release Home, Public Relations
Marcy, NY – Mid-State Correctional Facility staff recovered five bundles containing suspected drug-laced paper during separate searches of two inmates, along with three makeshift weapons during coordinated facility searches. Full Press Release
by khebert | Aug 5, 2026 | News from the Field, Press Release Home, Public Relations, Western Region
Groveland, NY – A series of coordinated inmate-on-inmate assaults involving approximately 30 inmates erupted over a seven-hour period at Groveland Correctional Facility, resulting in eight separate fights, the recovery of numerous homemade weapons, five inmates being...
