by khebert | Jul 21, 2026 | News from the Field, Press Release Home, Public Relations, Western Region
Collins , NY — Six correction officers were injured after a violent inmate charged out of his cell and attacked staff at a medium security correctional facility, sending all six officers to a local hospital for treatment. Full Press Release.
by khebert | Jul 15, 2026 | Central Region, News from the Field, Press Release Home, Public Relations
Marcy, NY – Two correction officers were injured, including one who suffered a fractured ankle, after a disruptive inmate became aggressive when staff attempted to remove him from the mess hall and conduct a pat frisk at a medium security correctional facility last...
by khebert | Jul 7, 2026 | News from the Field, Press Release Home, Public Relations, Western Region
Sonyea, NY — A correction officer suffered a concussion after being kicked in the head by an intoxicated inmate who was being transported for medical treatment at the medium security correctional facility. In a separate incident one week later, three staff members...
by khebert | Jul 7, 2026 | News from the Field, Press Release Home, Public Relations, Western Region
Romulus , NY — A sergeant and four correction officers sustained injuries during a series of violent incidents at a maximum-security correctional facility over a four-week period, including two separate weapon attacks by the same inmate, a large-scale recreation yard...
by khebert | Jun 30, 2026 | Central Region, News from the Field, Press Release Home, Public Relations
Marcy , NY — Correction officers recovered a ceramic weapon, drug-soaked paper, and cell phone charging equipment during a targeted cell search and later responded to a violent gang assault that left an inmate injured and two staff members hurt while apprehending one...
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,...
