Six Corrections Officers Injured in Attacks at Elmira Correctional
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) - Six corrections officers were injured at the Elmira Correctional Facility after two separate attacks at the last week. That's according to corrections officers union NYSCOPBA.
The first assault happened on April 14th. Officers say one inmate entered that facility kiosks without permission.
The officer ordered the inmate to leave, but the inmate is accused of hitting the officer in the face.
The second assault happened the next day. An inmate allegedly made suicidal gestures to a sergeant by swallowing small pieces of his feed tray cover and then hit one of the officers in the face.
In total, in connection to both incidents, the union says five officers were hurt but were treated and remained on duty.
One of the officers did not return to work because of a concussion.
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