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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

Multiple Sing Sing Officers Injured in Separate Violent Attacks

OSSINING, NY — Multiple correctional officers were injured in separate violent incidents at Sing Sing Correctional Facility, including one officer who was repeatedly punched in the face and body and another who was slashed multiple times with a makeshift weapon at...

Sep 2, 2026

Correction Officer Seriously Injured In Assault at Gouverneur Correctional Facility

GOUVERNEUR, NY — A correction officer was seriously injured after being assaulted by two inmates at Gouverneur Correctional Facility on August 26, 2026, according to an incident report. Full Press...

Aug 28, 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,...