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Death Gamble Legislation Officially Signed into Law
Albany , NY — NYSCOPBA is pleased to announce that “Death Gamble” legislation has officially been signed into law by Governor Hochul as part of the 2026–2027 Executive Budget. Full Press Release
Four Officers Injured at Five Points Correctional Facility
Romulus , NY — A 27-year-old inmate, incarcerated for the second time in three years, assaulted and injured four officers outside the mess hall following a failed pat frisk for contraband at the maximum-security correctional facility. Full Press Release
Inmate Plants Mannequin Type Dummy in Cell Bed at Elmira Correctional Facility
Elmira , NY — On Friday, May 8, a nurse and a National Guardsman delivering medication to inmates noticed what appeared to be a mannequin or dummy in an inmate’s bed, giving the impression that the inmate was asleep. The mannequin was constructed using a crumpled...
Staff Assaulted at Collins Correctional Facility
Collins , NY — Six officers required treatment at outside hospitals after sustaining multiple injuries during an assault by an inmate who refused to return to his cell at a medium security correctional facility. This was during one of two staff assaults that occurred...
Inmate Assaults Sergeant at Mid-State Correctional Facility
Marcy , NY — A 23-year-old inmate, serving a four-to-eleven-year sentence for Reckless Endangerment 1st and two counts of Attempted Assault 2nd in Oneida County, assaulted a sergeant after faking a medical condition to leave his dorm at the medium-security Mid-State...
Inmate on Inmate Fights, Weapons and Drugs Seized at Cape Vincent Correctional Facility
Cape Vincent , NY — During April, staff at the medium security correctional facility conducted multiple random cube and dorm searches, recovering 10 makeshift weapons, several bundles of drug-saturated paper, and 26 gallons of homemade alcohol hidden in inmate cubes....
Multiple Officers Injured at Mid-State Correctional Facility
Marcy , NY — A 29-year-old inmate, who could be released as early as tomorrow, caused a disturbance inside the mess hall last weekend and engaged in a violent confrontation with officers attempting to restore order. Full Press Release
Multiple Cell Fires Ignited at Marcy Correctional Facility
Marcy , NY — On Sunday, three fires were deliberately set by inmates within an hour of each other at the medium security correctional facility, resulting in eight officers and three National Guardsmen being treated for suspected smoke inhalation. The series of fires...
Officers, Teacher Attacked by Inmate at Marcy Correctional Facility
Marcy , NY — On Monday, a violent incident unfolded at the medium security correctional facility when an inmate attacked a civilian teacher and multiple officers who attempted to intervene. Full Press Release
Two Inmates Attack and Injure Three Inmates at Mid-State Correctional Facility
Marcy , NY – On April 15, a violent altercation occurred at a medium security correctional facility, leaving three inmates injured. The incident began when one inmate, after being asked by a fellow inmate to stop smoking contraband outside his dorm room, responded...
NYSCOPBA President Chris Summers Calls on Governor Hochul to Intervene in Correctional System Crisis
Albany, NY – Today, NYSCOPBA President Chris Summers sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul on behalf of the New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA), declaring that the New York State Department of Corrections and Community...
Inmate Attacks and Injures Six Officers at Attica Correctional Facility
Attica, NY - A 34-year-old inmate, who previously launched a brutal attack on a civilian counselor and a correction officer at Lakeview Correctional Facility less than two months ago, assaulted and injured six officers at Attica Correctional Facility yesterday...
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...
Convicted Murderer Stabs Female Officer in Attack at Coxsackie Correctional Facility
Coxsackie , NY — A 48-year-old convicted murderer, serving a 15 years to life sentence, viciously attacked and stabbed a female officer with a broken pen multiple times in the mess hall of a maximum-security correctional facility on Monday, March 30. Full Press...
Officers, National Guardsman Overcome by Unknown Drug at Mohawk Correctional Facility
Rome , NY — Three officers and two National Guardsmen at a medium-security correctional facility were hospitalized after being exposed to an unknown substance found on papers inside an envelope brought by a visitor. The exposure occurred yesterday as the officers were...
Officers Injured Rescuing Inmate from Suicide Attempt at Albion Correctional Facility
Albion , NY — On Friday, March 27, five officers were exposed to significant bloodborne pathogens, and two sustained injuries while responding to an inmate at the female prison medical unit who had attempted suicide. The inmate had cut them self multiple times and...
Urine Throwing Incident, Inmate Assault Occur at Wallkill Correctional Facility
Wallkill , NY – In two separate incidents at the medium-security correctional facility, multiple staff members were assaulted by an inmate. Full Press Release
Females Arrested Trying to Smuggle Drugs to Inmates at Attica and Cayuga Correctional Facilities
Attica, NY – A 30-year-old female from the Bronx was arrested at Attica Correctional Facility for attempting to smuggle drugs into the facility during an inmate visit. The woman attempted to bypass the body scanner by using a six-year-old child, who was accompanying...
Vicious Assault on Civilian Counselor and Officer at Lakeview Correctional Facility
Brocton, NY — On Monday February 23, a 34-year-old inmate, currently serving a seven-year sentence for drug possession, launched a brutal attack on a female civilian counselor and a correction officer at a medium-security correctional facility. The incident occurred...
Inmates Cut, Injured During Dormitory Fights at Mohawk Correctional Facility
Rome , NY – Three inmate-on-inmate fights took place inside the dormitories of the medium-security Mohawk Correctional Facility, resulting in multiple injuries. Several inmates required additional medical attention and were transported to an outside hospital for...
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Officers and family members describe how current prison conditions impact them at work and at home.
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Mid – State Inmate Attacks Sergeant, Officer at Hospital
Marcy , NY – On February 3, shortly after midnight, a 30-year-old inmate from Mid-State Correctional Facility attacked and injured two correctional officers while being transported from Wynn Hospital following minor surgery. Full Press Release
Three Visitors Arrested Attempting to Smuggle Drugs into Elmira Correctional Facility
Elmira , NY – Three women were arrested on charges of Promoting Prison Contraband after attempting to smuggle nearly two pounds of marijuana to inmates through the visitor process area at a maximum-security correctional facility. All three attempts were thwarted by...
Multiple Throwing Incidents Occur at Auburn Correctional Facility
Auburn , NY - Four throwing incidents occurred at a maximum-security correctional facility last week, during a seven-day period, resulting in multiple staff members being struck in the face and body with bodily fluids. Full Press Release
Inmate Attacks Sergeant at Mid – State Correctional Facility
Marcy , NY – A 31-year-old inmate at Mid-State Correctional Facility violently assaulted a sergeant at the medium-security facility over the weekend, causing serious facial injuries. Full Press Release
Inmate Violence and Use of Force Decline While HALT Programming Was Suspended
Albany, NY – Newly released data from the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) shows continued reductions in inmate violence and staff use-of-force incidents statewide, reinforcing what NYSCOPBA has long warned: unsafe policies...
Contraband Recovered at Green Haven Correctional Facility
Stormville, NY – In December, staff recovered more than two pounds of marijuana and five cell phones with charging equipment during three separate contraband investigations, including one incident involving a drone drop into an outside yard. Full Press Release
Overdoses Continue to Rise at New York State Prisons
Drug overdoses at a New York State maximum-security prisons continue to rise, as 10 inmates were recently administered Narcan and transported to a local hospital after becoming unresponsive due to suspected drug use at Elmira Correctional Facility. Full Press...