NYSCOPBA | New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association, Inc.

Welcome to the

New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association, Inc.

Press Releases

Correction Officers Face Continued Violence, Weapons and Dangerous Drugs at Mid-State and Mohawk Correctional Facilities

Marcy, NY — Correction officers at two New York State correctional facilities continue to confront dangerous conditions as multiple incidents involving inmate assaults, weapons and illegal drugs have occurred at Mid-State and Mohawk Correctional Facilities. The...

Sep 9, 2026

NYSCOPBA Calls on DOCCS to Halt Labor Day Visiting Expansion Until Facilities Can Be Staffed Without Mandated Overtime

ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association today criticized the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision’s (DOCCS) decision to expand weekday holiday visiting, effective September 7, 2026, saying the...

Sep 9, 2026

Officer Assaulted During Violent Incident at Mid-State Correctional Facility; Seven Weapons Seized in Separate Search

Marcy, NY — Two separate incidents at Mid-State Correctional Facility resulted in an officer being assaulted and seven makeshift weapons being seized, further highlighting the dangers correctional staff face while working inside the state’s prisons. Full Press...

Sep 2, 2026

News & Reports

Inmate on Inmate Fights, Weapons and Drugs Seized at Cape Vincent Correctional Facility

Cape Vincent , NY - Following significant contraband seizures in April at the medium security correctional facility, staff continued their efforts in May by investigating several inmate-on-inmate assaults, recovering additional weapons, and seizing more than 24...

President Message On Death Gamble

NYSCOPBA’s Legislative Team is pleased to report that NYSCOPBA’s “Death Gamble” legislation has officially been signed into law by Governor Hochul as part of the 2026-2027 Executive Budget. This long sought after benefit modifies the in-service death benefit...

Contraband Seized at Riverview Correctional Facility

Ogdensburg , NY — Officers at Riverview Medium Security Correctional Facility successfully intercepted over two pounds of marijuana that had been smuggled into the prison, during a series of incidents involving a contraband investigation and a violent assault on...

Multiple Officers Injured in Several Incidents at Clinton Correctional Facility

Dannemora , NY — Eight officers were injured in a six-day period at the maximum-security prison, including two who required additional treatment at a local hospital. The injuries stemmed from five separate incidents, one of which involved a violent inmate-on-inmate...

Officers and family members describe how current prison conditions impact them at work and at home.

https://youtu.be/nDUhNVtU1Cs

Spotlight

NYSCOPBA Honors Deborah Floyd , Bedford Hills CF – 38 Years of Dedicated Service

Award for Samuel Murdoch

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,...