by khebert | Jan 27, 2026 | News from the Field, Press Release Home, Public Relations
Albany, NY – Newly released data from the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) shows continued reductions in inmate violence and staff use-of-force incidents statewide, reinforcing what NYSCOPBA has long warned: unsafe policies...
by khebert | Jan 27, 2026 | Mid-Hudson Region, News from the Field, Press Release Home, Public Relations
Stormville, NY – In December, staff recovered more than two pounds of marijuana and five cell phones with charging equipment during three separate contraband investigations, including one incident involving a drone drop into an outside yard. Full Press Release
by khebert | Jan 23, 2026 | Member Home, News from the Field, Public Relations
Drug overdoses at a New York State maximum-security prisons continue to rise, as 10 inmates were recently administered Narcan and transported to a local hospital after becoming unresponsive due to suspected drug use at Elmira Correctional Facility. Full Press...
by khebert | Jan 22, 2026 | Member Home, Mid-Hudson Region, News from the Field, Public Relations
Coxsackie , NY – At approximately 2:00 p.m. on December 25, officers assigned to the center yard observed a physical altercation involving nine inmates—seven against two. Officers immediately issued verbal orders for the inmates to cease fighting and get on the...
by khebert | Jan 9, 2026 | Sergeants
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by khebert | Jan 7, 2026 | Western Region
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by khebert | Dec 9, 2025 | Member Home, News from the Field, Public Relations, Western Region
Auburn , NY – Two correction officers were assaulted with urine by an inmate while attempting to install a cell shield designed to prevent him from throwing bodily fluids, following repeated threats he had made against staff at the maximum-security facility. Full...
by khebert | Nov 19, 2025 | Member Home, News from the Field, Public Home, Public Relations, Uncategorized, Western Region
Inmate on Inmate Fights, Weapons Recovered, Inmate Overdoses and Visitors Arrested in the Month of September November 13, 2025 Romulus, NY – One sergeant and five officers were injured… see full press release.
by khebert | Nov 18, 2025 | Member Home, News from the Field, Northern Region, Public Home, Public Relations, Western Region
NYSCOPBA Strongly Opposes Planned Closure November 18, 2025 Albany, NY – The New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) strongly opposes today’s announcement… see full press release.
