State Senator George Borrello and correctional officers and their families (October 13, 2023)
State Senator George Borrello is calling attention to increased inmate-on-staff violence for state correctional officers.
Borrello was joined by correctional officers and their families as well as union officials with the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) at a press conference on Friday to denounce a decision by the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) to host a celebration for inmates and their families amid increasing inmate-on-staff violence and deteriorating working conditions for correctional officers.
He noted that since implementation of the HALT Act on April 1, 2022, violence against correctional officers and staff has increased over 30 percent, making 2022 the most violent year ever in New York correctional facilities. Compounding the increasing violence is severe understaffing across the prison system as recruitment and retention of correctional officers falls due to the increasingly difficult working conditions.
Ofcourse it’s violence in Prison. That’s why it’s called Prison! No matter what these are Officers who put there lives on the line each and everyday. Smh!! So glad i retired in 2023. Back when I was on the job. Things were even worst. I’m very proud of these officers who said enough is enough! I salute you all. 🫡