NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision

12/19/2024

Wyoming Correctional Facility held a Wellness Fair to connect staff with outside agencies and facility committees, including NYSCOPBA Retirement and Workers Compensation, Veterans Benefits Administration, WNY Heroes, Wyoming County Mental Health, Employee Assistance Program, and Eats Nutrition. This event promoted healthy habits, mental health support, and various beneficial resources New York State has to offer. Thank you to everyone who made this event possible!

12/18/2024

Want great health benefits and paid time off? Join Hale Creek Correctional Facility! See the flyer below for available opportunities!

12/17/2024

Mid-State Correctional Facility participated in the Special Olympics Polar Plunge at Oneida Shores raising over $2,000. Great work!

12/17/2024

While the holiday season is typically a time of joy and celebration, it can be especially challenging for some. Finding support can save lives, so if you or someone you know is in need of support this holiday season, connect with 988.

12/16/2024

Congratulations to DOCCS’ Office of Special Investigations (OSI) Deputy Commissioner and Chief, Darren Miller, who serves as the Association of Inspectors General (AIG) NY/NJ Chapter’s President, for recently being elected to the National AIG Board of Directors. Alongside Chief Miller, OSI Director and Chapter Vice President, Chris Nunez, presented at the Annual National AIG Conference held in New Orleans, Louisiana with over 400 multi-state attendees, to teach the importance of “Avoiding Implicit Bias in Investigations” and “Collaborating with Outside Law Enforcement Partners to Achieve Successful Outcomes.” We applaud OSI’s continuous efforts to build upon the AIG’s mission and vision.

12/16/2024

Join the New York State workforce and discover if you’re eligible for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Imagine a future where your service to the State could dramatically reduce or even erase your student loan debt.

12/13/2024

Albion Correctional Facility recently held its Canine Program Graduation recognizing two canines, Bob and Lola. The incarcerated canine handlers were given the opportunity to showcase their skills, which not only helps the dogs strengthen their possibility for adoption but provides emotional support for the incarcerated. While Bob has already been adopted, Lola is still awaiting her forever home. If you’re interested in adopting Lola, visit PAWS of Albion at PAWS14411.com.

12/13/2024

DOCCS honors the memory of the 43 colleagues who have died in the line of duty since 1861. Today, on December 13, 1976, New York City Parole Officer Barry Sutherland was shot while apprehending a parolee.

12/12/2024

Attention DOCCS Correction Officers: Want to make your student loans a thing of the past? Whether you’re already a part of our amazing team or considering a career with New York State, it's time to take control of your financial destiny. Discover if you’re eligible for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program today!

12/12/2024

DOCCS honors the memory of the 43 colleagues who have died in the line of duty since 1861. Today, on December 12, 1917, Dannemora State Hospital’s Superintendent Dr. Charles H. North had worked at the facility with the criminally insane for 13 years and had just finished speaking with an incarcerated individual when the individual stabbed him in the back with a chisel.

12/11/2024

12/11/2024

12/11/2024

DOCCS honors the memory of the 43 colleagues who have died in the line of duty since 1861. Today, on December 11, 1929, Auburn Principal Keeper George A. Durnford confronted armed incarcerated individuals who took the prison’s warden hostage in an escape plot. As a result of his actions, he was shot.

12/10/2024

Riverview Correctional Facility’s Make a Difference Day Committee recently donated food to their local “S.T.E.P. By S.T.E.P” facility – a non-profit agency that strives to empower the members of the Ogdensburg community by establishing person-centered relationships, providing advocacy, education and recovery, as well as help from social services to create affordable and safe housing opportunities.

12/10/2024

Cardinal Timothy Dolan recently visited Woodbourne Correctional Facility to celebrate holiday Mass. The Department thanks Cardinal Dolan for creating such a memorable event for staff and our incarcerated population.

12/09/2024

wants to put money in YOUR pockets with New York’s first-ever Inflation Refund! Her proposal would send an Inflation Refund check to 8.6 million New Yorkers. Let’s make it happen!

12/09/2024

Lakeview Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility recently held their Annual SEFA Fundraiser with participation from The United Way of Chautauqua County. The 3-day event featured raffles, gift baskets, and complimentary breakfasts, raising over $11,000 toward local charities chosen by employees. Thank you all for your hard work and continuing to support your communities!