Top 5 Crazy Incidents In New York State Prisons

New York State prisons keep track of each of the crazy incidents that happen. These are then filed annually as Unusual Incidents. Crazy incidents could include drugs smuggled into the prison, violence against other inmates or staff, weapons found in inmate sweeps, etc.

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In 2023 (the most recent data provided by the DOCCS), these weapons were confiscated the most in New York State Prisons.

7. Manufactured Knife - 79 Confiscated in 2023
6. Scalpel/Exacto Blade - 175 Confiscated in 2023
5. Ice Pick - 440 Confiscated in 2023
4. Razor Blade - 449 Confiscated in 2023
3. Toothbrush - 461 Confiscated in 2023
2. Shank - 525 Confiscated in 2023
1. Cutting Instrument - 593 Confiscated in 2023

These Prisons Have The Most Inmates In New York

Generally, the prisons with the most inmates have the most crazy incidents. Of all of the prisons in NYS, these 5 have the most inmates.

5. Fishkill Correctional Facility - 1,468 Inmates
18 Strack Dr, Beacon, NY 12508

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4. Elmira Correctional Facility - 1,512 Inmates
1879 Davis St, Elmira, NY 14901

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3. Sing Sing Correctional Facility - 1,533 Inmates
354 Hunter St, Ossining, NY 10562

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2. Green Haven Correctional Facility - 1,788 Inmates
594 NY-216, Stormville, NY 12582

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1. Attica Correctional Facility - 1,812 Inmates
639 Exchange St Rd, Attica, NY 14011

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As for the type of "unusual" incidents that happened the most last year, these are the top 5:

5. Assaults on Staff - 1,671 incidents

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4. Assaults on Incarcerated Individuals - 2,112 incidents

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3. Disruptive Behavior - 2,394 incidents
This could be something like making noise in a cell or even flooding the cell

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2. Weapons Used By Staff - 2,908 incidents
When inmates get rowdy, the corrections officers use force to get them back in line.

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1. Contraband - 4,078 incidents
This includes drugs, cell phones, and weapons, as well as items used in ways different than their original use.

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10 Prisons in New York With Most Attacks on Staff

Working in a prison isn't easy. On top of everything corrections officers have to face daily, nearly 1,500 attacks on staff took place in one year. Here are the 10 New York Correctional Facilities with the most staff attacks.

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