by khebert | Apr 16, 2019 | News from the Field, Public Relations, Western Region
Albion, NY – A correction officer had feces thrown on him by a female inmate at Albion Correctional Facility. Full Press Release
by Stephanie Flanagan | Apr 12, 2019 | Member Home
Please read the attached document relating to the implementation and payment of the 2016-2023 Collective Bargaining Agreement. This document is directed towards our Interest Arbitration Eligible members, but the payment dates and other changes will be the same for...
by Stephanie Flanagan | Apr 11, 2019 | Member Home
On behalf of the NYSCOPBA Executive Board, I’d like to provide you with an update with respect to our contract. Last night, we were rewarded for years of hard work as Governor Cuomo signed the long-awaited Pay Bill that will unquestionably benefit every single one of...
by khebert | Apr 11, 2019 | Central Region, News from the Field, Public Relations
Cape Vincent, NY – An officer assigned to the package room at Cape Vincent Correctional Facility found Synthetic Marijuana, commonly known as K2, in a package mailed to an inmate incarcerated at the medium security prison. Full Press Release
by Stephanie Flanagan | Apr 9, 2019 | Legislative, Member Home
This video* is from a recent Assembly budget debate where Assemblyman Phil Palmesano goes to bat for members of NYSCOPBA. *Please note this is a large file and take a few moments to load Full video is available on YouTube
by khebert | Apr 5, 2019 | Mid-Hudson Region, News from the Field
While making routine rounds in a dorm several inmates began fighting. One officer responded to the room and issued several direct orders to stop fighting which were ignored. The officer then grabbed one of the I/M’s who turned and struck the officer several times in...
by khebert | Apr 4, 2019 | Law Enforcement, News from the Field
On Monday April 04, 2019 at 2300 Hours, a Safety & Security Officer while responding to an Psychiatric Emergency for a combative/ aggressive, and threating outpatient with several SSO’s was kicked in the center of his chest by the outpatient. Outpatient/resident...
by khebert | Apr 2, 2019 | News from the Field, Public Relations, Western Region
Elmira, NY – An officer assigned to the package room at Elmira Correctional Facility found Synthetic Marijuana, commonly known as K2, in a package mailed to an inmate incarcerated at the maximum security prison. Full Press Release
by Stephanie Flanagan | Mar 29, 2019 | Member Home, President, Public Relations
Backroom deal in Albany will make prisons more dangerous for incarcerated individuals and correctional officers, devastate two communities The statement below can be attributed to Michael B. Powers, President of the New York State Correctional Officers & Police...
by khebert | Mar 27, 2019 | Mid-Hudson Region, News from the Field, Public Relations
Beekman, NY – Officers assigned to the package room at Green Haven Correctional Facility found 1.4 pounds of Synthetic Marijuana, commonly known as K2, in a package mailed to an inmate incarcerated at the maximum security prison. Full Press Release