by khebert | Sep 18, 2026 | News from the Field, Press Release Home, Public Relations, Western Region
Romulus, NY – A correction officer was transported to an outside hospital for treatment after being cut by an inmate during a violent incident at Five Points Correctional Facility on September 12. Full Press Release
by khebert | Sep 9, 2026 | Central Region, News from the Field, Press Release Home, Public Relations
Marcy, NY — Correction officers at two New York State correctional facilities continue to confront dangerous conditions as multiple incidents involving inmate assaults, weapons and illegal drugs have occurred at Mid-State and Mohawk Correctional Facilities. The...
by khebert | Sep 9, 2026 | News from the Field, Press Release Home, Public Relations
ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association today criticized the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision’s (DOCCS) decision to expand weekday holiday visiting, effective September 7, 2026, saying the change...
by khebert | Sep 2, 2026 | Central Region, News from the Field, Press Release Home, Public Relations
Marcy, NY — Two separate incidents at Mid-State Correctional Facility resulted in an officer being assaulted and seven makeshift weapons being seized, further highlighting the dangers correctional staff face while working inside the state’s prisons. Full Press...
by khebert | Sep 2, 2026 | News from the Field, Press Release Home, Public Relations, Southern Region
OSSINING, NY — Multiple correctional officers were injured in separate violent incidents at Sing Sing Correctional Facility, including one officer who was repeatedly punched in the face and body and another who was slashed multiple times with a makeshift weapon at the...
by khebert | Aug 28, 2026 | Central Region, News from the Field, Press Release Home, Public Relations
GOUVERNEUR, NY — A correction officer was seriously injured after being assaulted by two inmates at Gouverneur Correctional Facility on August 26, 2026, according to an incident report. Full Press Release
