by Stephanie Flanagan | Jul 14, 2018 | Mid-Hudson Region, News from the Field
PT was verbally redirected multiple times for speaking during medication pass when he became agitated on the ward. SHTA staff redirected the Pt. and offered quiet room, but the Pt declined. Pt continued aggressive and threatening behavior during transit of ward...
by Stephanie Flanagan | Jul 13, 2018 | Mid-Hudson Region, News from the Field
While escorting SHU I/m to medical, I/M lowered his body and turned and struck CO with his right elbow and right shoulder in the chest and pushed the CO into the wall. CO forced the I/M to the floor. I/M grabbed CO’s shirt and spit in his face. After several...
by Stephanie Flanagan | Jul 13, 2018 | Mid-Hudson Region, News from the Field
During an escort back to his cell an I/M turned and elbowed the CO while they were walking on the stairway. The CO grabbed ahold of the I/M and they both fell down the flight of stairs. The CO was able to control the I/M at the bottom of the stairs and apply...
by Stephanie Flanagan | Jul 10, 2018 | Mid-Hudson Region, News from the Field, Public Relations
One Officer Sustains Fractured Jaw Beekman, NY – One officer sustained a fractured jaw while two others were injured during an inmate attack on Friday, June 29, at Green Haven Correctional Facility. Full Press Release
by Stephanie Flanagan | Jul 9, 2018 | Mid-Hudson Region, News from the Field
Sergeant responded to a 4 I/M fight in the draft area. He observed the I/M’s striking each other about the face and body with closed fists. Multiple direct orders were given to cease. The four I/M’s continued to fight ignoring the commands to stop. CO’s were able to...
by Stephanie Flanagan | Jul 6, 2018 | Mid-Hudson Region, News from the Field
Sergeant and CO were escorting an I/M from cell to SHU 1-E pending disciplinary. I/M had exited his cell with his property and entered the vestibule area to exit the unit. Sgt. ordered the I/M to place his hands behind his back so mechanical restraints could be...