by Stephanie Flanagan | May 7, 2018 | News from the Field, Western Region
I/M was let out of his cell for a Tier 2 hearing. I/M was uncooperative during the pat frisk. As CO opened the block gate to let the i/M out, I/M using his right shoulder struck CO in the chest area knocking him into the gate. CO attempted to place I/M in a bear hug...
by Stephanie Flanagan | May 6, 2018 | Mid-Hudson Region, News from the Field
I/M had been yelling/standing at his gate being loud and disruptive for most of the evening. As I was making rounds I/M threw a clear unknown liquid at my face and torso. Sergeant was notified, aggravated harassment protocol initiated.
by Stephanie Flanagan | May 4, 2018 | News from the Field, Public Relations
ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association is calling on Governor Cuomo and the leadership in the State Assembly to enact measures to reduce the incidents of violence and contraband in the state prison system. NYSCOPBA...
by Stephanie Flanagan | May 4, 2018 | Central Region, News from the Field
CO was escorting I/M from OMH strip frisk area to 27 OBS cell. CO opened the cell door and gave I/M direction to enter the cell. I/M turned kicking his left leg out and struck CO in his right leg and spit in CO’s face which entered his mouth, nose and eyes. CO used...
by Stephanie Flanagan | May 3, 2018 | News from the Field, Western Region
CO escorted I/M to hearing office. Once CO and I/M entered the room ,I/M immediately began throwing closed fist punches at another I/M inside the office. CO gave verbal to cease fighting and the I/M’s refused. CO stepped in between the two I/M’s in an attempt to end...
by Stephanie Flanagan | May 1, 2018 | Law Enforcement, News from the Field
SSO was punched in the left cheek by resident of outpatient services while attempting to search the individual at the gatehouse. The punch resulted in Officer sustaining a cracked tooth and bruising. During the ensuing arrest, two other Officers sustained injuries...
