by khebert | May 25, 2021 | News from the Field, Public Relations, Western Region
Romulus, NY – A sergeant and officer sustained minor injuries after an inmate assaulted them after being counseled in the gymnasium at the maximum security prison. Full Press Release
by khebert | May 21, 2021 | News from the Field, Public Relations, Western Region
Elmira, NY – Several officers of Elmira Correctional Facility sustained injuries during two separate attacks last week at the maximum security prison. Two attacks as well occurred at Five Points Correctional Facility and a make-shift weapon was recovered after an...
by khebert | May 20, 2021 | News from the Field, Public Relations, Western Region
Auburn, NY – Mark Deburgomaster, the Vice President of the Western Region of NYSCOPBA, which includes Auburn Correctional Facility, praised Jon Budelmann, Cayuga County District Attorney, for prosecuting and securing convictions of two inmates that were instrumental...
by khebert | May 19, 2021 | Northern Region, Public Home, Public Relations
Rome, NY – Today, NYSCOPBA Union Officials called on Governor Cuomo and DOCCS to put a hold on any future prison closures until a comprehensive study can be commissioned to address the rising violence inside prisons amid a steady decline in the prison population. Full...
by khebert | May 14, 2021 | Central Region, News from the Field, Public Relations
Gouverneur , NY – Drugs were once again seized in inmate packages at the medium security prison prompting NYSCOPBA to once again call on DOCCS to re-install the Secure Vendor Program to help stem the flow of drugs getting into prisons throughout the state. Full Press...
by khebert | May 14, 2021 | Mid-Hudson Region, News from the Field, Public Relations
Coxsackie, NY – Several officers were injured at Greene Correctional Facility during two skirmishes at the medium security prison, continuing the alarming trend of assaults on staff. Full Press Release