NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision

06/15/2026

Congratulations to Recruit Class 2026-01 who graduated on June 12, 2026. Executive Deputy Commissioner Jaifa Collado gave the keynote address. The 54 Correction Officer graduates will now head to on-the-job-training at their direct placement facilities, thanks to the Department’s current Recruitment Initiative.

06/12/2026

DOCCS honors the memory of the 43 colleagues who have died in the line of duty since 1861. Today, on June 12, 1986, Syracuse Parole Officer Anthony Libertone was driving a vehicle en route to conduct field investigations when a tire fell from a truck, striking his windshield, and killing him instantly.

06/10/2026

06/06/2026

This National Higher Education Day, we recognize the transformative impact of education within our facilities. Participation in postsecondary education has been linked to improved employment outcomes and lower recidivism rates, reinforcing the important role learning plays in rehabilitation and public safety. DOCCS offers college programs in 36 of its 41 facilities in partnership with 29 colleges. Information on our college programs can be found here: doccs.ny.gov/college-programs.

06/01/2026

Congratulations to Parole Recruit Class 2026-01 who graduated on May 29, 2026. Deputy Commissioner Marco Ricci gave the keynote address. These 44 Parole Officer graduates will play a vital role in supporting successful community reintegration, monitoring compliance with release conditions, and ensuring the safety of crime victims and the public.

05/29/2026

Each year, Riverview Correctional Facility Make a Difference Day Committee partners with the local Ogdensburg VFW to honor veterans by placing flags at their gravesites ahead of Memorial Day. This year, the committee placed approximately 700 flags and replaced old flower beds in preparation of the VFW’s Memorial Day Ceremony. Their continued dedication reflects a strong commitment to service, remembrance and community.

05/28/2026