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| Three Officers Brutally Attacked by Inmate at Sing Sing |
| By New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association |
| Published: 06/23/2014 |
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On Friday June 20, 2014, at approximately 1:30pm, three Officers where seriously assaulted by inmate Rickie Scott (Inmate Identification # 08B0445), an inmate with a history of violence. Officer Mayfield counseled Inmate Rickie Scott earlier in the day for a violation of an institutional regulation. An internal investigation revealed that Inmate Scott was angered because he was counseled. Later in the day when a group of inmates associated with the violent “Blood” Gang were released for their afternoon recreation, Inmate Scott held a meeting with his fellow “Blood” Gang members where Inmate Scott request for a “hit” on Officer Mayfield life was sanctioned. Inmate Scott then retrieved a weapon and attacked Officer Mayfield. Officer Rey responded to the assault and attempted to gain control of Inmate Scott. Inmate Scott struck Officer Rey in the face with the weapon causing a three-inch laceration along the jaw line of Officer Rey’s face. Officer Jacko also responded to the attempt on Officer Mayfield’s life and attempted to gain control of Inmate Scott, Who at this point was in the midst of violently attacking Officer Mayfield and Rey. During the struggle Officer Jacko sustained severe physical injury to his body. All three Officers were taken to Phelps Memorial Hospital and were given emergency care. They are currently home with their families recovering from their respective injuries. In response to this incident the Superintendent Michael Capra of Sing Sing Correctional refused to lock down the housing block or facility. He refused to enact the standard operating procedure of a facility lock down even after being authorized to do so by the Commissioner’s office. Superintendent Capra actions have placed the Officers at Sing Sing and the surrounding community at risk. This vicious assault on Friday, June 20th was the culmination of a series of events, which have occurred over the past several weeks. On Thursday June 19, 2014, the day prior to the hit on Officer Mayfield’s life, a cache of weapons were found in the chapel area along with a stock pile of food and several electronic devices. This is a clear indication in a prison setting that the inmates were planning a major offensive to take control of the facility. Preceding the June 19, 2014 discovery a Sergeant and a Lieutenant were respectively assaulted by inmates. These incidents like the ones on June 20, 2014 also warranted a lockdown; unfortunately, Superintendent Capra ignored standard operating procedure and refused to do so. What is disgraceful it that we have a clear “Tale of Two Cities” when it comes to the concern for Officers assigned to the Southern Region and New York City, when compared to their counterparts in other parts of the State. On Friday June 20, 2014 on the same date of the heinous attempt on Officer Mayfield life; Attica Correctional facility was locked down after receiving reliable information that the inmates were planning on assaulting a number of officers. Attica’s administration took proper actions preventing a life-threatening situation to the officers and staff. Unfortunately three officers were assaulted at Sing Sing and no one cared. In the eyes of the New York State Department of Corrections the lives of the officers at Sing Sing appear to be less valuable than those of their counterparts throughout other parts of New York State. Sing Sing must be locked down and a full search of the facility must be conducted. This is the only way to ensure the safety and security of the officers and the neighboring community. |
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that is TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE !! why hasn't the UNION demanded ALBANY do something about this superintendent?! this is one of the reasons that I am RETIRING !! because of the apathetic administration, corrections has become a powder keg ready to blow at any time !! control is being lost, at a time when it should be enforced.
How completely disrespectful.
My ex-husband, a retired Sargeant at Clinton Correctional,used to say, "I am not paid for what I do. I am paid for what I might have to do." Corrections officers risk their lives on a daily basis. They are exposed to the worst of humanity and an environment where they live in a heightened state of alert and are required to respond in seconds to a level. All this is expected without more than a baton to combat attack. The comraderie is critical as, in this case and in all, they survive because of the actions they do on behalf of each other. It is critical that the administration of this facility respect the assault on their officers with a swift and effective response to the violence. Wives and mothers, children and siblings of all officers count on the facility where their loved one works being as safe as possible. Every day, I expected that measures were being employed for precaution and safety so I could go about life not living in fear of getting that phone call. Each and every time an incident occured at Clinton, safety was first and the officers as well as the administration did their due diligence to make sure that order and control was restored. I pray for the speedy recovery of the officers injured by Rickie Scott and hope that Superintendent Capra follow protocoal and ensure the safety of the officers remaining in the facility.