by Stephanie Flanagan | Jun 19, 2017 | Member Home, Public Home, Public Relations, Western Region
Multiple Officers Hurt in Assault at Auburn Correctional Facility Auburn, NY – A 28 year old inmate punched an officer in the face, temporarily knocking him unconscious and fracturing the left side of his jaw during an assault at Auburn Correctional Facility...
by Stephanie Flanagan | Jun 15, 2017 | Member Home, Public Home, Public Relations
Fund Reaches $130,000 for the Capture of Escape Convicts Albany , NY – NYSCOPBA, which represents 20,000 active correction officers and sergeants employed in the New York State Department of Corrections & Community Supervision (DOCCS), today added $15,000...
by Stephanie Flanagan | Jun 7, 2017 | Mid-Hudson Region, Public Home, Public Relations
Two officer Sustain Concussion, One Hospitalized After Attack Stormville, NY – A 33 year old inmate violently attacked and injured four officers at Green Haven Correctional Facility last week leaving one officer hospitalized at Vassar Hospital. Press...
by Stephanie Flanagan | May 12, 2017 | Member Home, Public Home, Public Relations, Western Region
Illegal Drugs Suspected in Three of the Attacks Albion, NY – Eight correction officers were injured in four separate incidents at Orleans and Wende Correctional Facilities in which at least three appear connected to inmates using illegal drugs. Press...
by Stephanie Flanagan | May 2, 2017 | Member Home, Public Home, Public Relations
Members Demand More Staffing and Resources As Assaults on Staff Continue to Rise Albany, NY – Over 400 NYSCOPBA members held a rally in West Capitol Park this afternoon in a display of strength and unity and to demand respect from the Governor’s...
by Stephanie Flanagan | Apr 27, 2017 | Central Region, Member Home, Northern Region, Public Relations
Day of Recognition is in Association with The Border Radio Station’s “Thoughtful Thursdays” Watertown , NY – CiCi’s Restaurant, in conjunction with Border Radio Station’s “Thoughtful Thursdays”, is recognizing state Correction Officers today at two locations...