Violence in facilities continues to rise since the implementation of the HALT Act Recent State Data Indicates Single Week Highs of both Inmate-on-Staff Assaults and Inmate-on-Inmate Assaults Recorded Public Awareness Campaign is the Latest Effort by the Union to Combat the HALT Act Press release Albany, NY – The New York …
Violence in facilities exploding since implementation of HALT Violent attacks on staff by incarcerated individuals is on pace to surpass last year’s yearly record-setting total For Immediate Release-Press release April 27, 2022 Albany, NY – The New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association, Inc. (NYSCOPBA) calls on the New …
Press release Order Expands on Department’s March Ban of Fowl Shows and Exhibitions Current Avian Influenza Strains are not a Threat to Humans The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today announced that it has issued an order to ban all fowl auctions and other events for the purchase, …
Robert J. Richey, 58 of Oakfield, NY, is charged with two counts of criminal sexual act 1st degree/victim under 11 years old, a class B felony, three counts of forcible touching, three counts of sexual abuse/contact with a person under 11 years old, a class D felony, and three counts …
PRESS RELEASE The New York State Police will participate in a national crackdown on distracted driving as part of April’s National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The enforcement effort, called Operation Hang Up, will include increased patrols and checkpoints targeting drivers using electronic devices while behind the wheel. This year’s enforcement …
Violence in facilities has increased 124% over the past decade Violent attacks on staff by incarcerated individuals reached an all-time high in 2021, despite the lowest prison population since 1984 Lead plaintiff in landmark prisoner civil rights case believes HALT will lead to more violence in facilities For Immediate Release/Press …
For Immediate Release: Press release- March 25, 2022 Current Avian Influenza Strains are not a Threat to Humans The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today announced that it has issued an order to ban all live fowl shows and exhibitions in New York State to help prevent the spread …
PRESS RELEASE The New York State Police will crack down on impaired and reckless driving during Super Bowl weekend. The special STOP-DWI enforcement campaign, funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, will include increased patrols and sobriety checkpoints to deter, identify, and arrest impaired drivers, as well as underage drinker …
PRESS RELEASE The New York State Police today announced that it issued a total of 12,975 tickets statewide during this year’s special Thanksgiving holiday traffic enforcement period. The Thanksgiving enforcement period began on Wednesday, November 24 and continued through Sunday, November 28, 2021. During the campaign, which was funded by the …
PRESS RELEASE The New York State Police and local law enforcement will increase patrols to target impaired driving and underage drinking this Halloween weekend. The special traffic enforcement campaign started on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, and runs until Noon on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021. State Police Superintendent Kevin P. Bruen said, “One bad decision can turn …