COLLINS, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Collins Correctional Facility is on lockdown as of Wednesday afternoon.
The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision said the measure was taken for the safety and security of the staff and incarcerated population. DOCCS said all staff and incarcerated individuals are accounted for and safe.
A source told 7 News that the situation involves a group of inmates that have barricaded themselves inside at least one dormitory within the prison.
New York State Police said they're aware of the situation and monitoring it.
7 News reporter Derek Heid spoke with NYSCOPBA Western Region Vice President Kenny Gold on Wednesday afternoon who said the situation is still ongoing.
According to Gold, the situation started in the middle of the night and all staff that had been there overnight have been mandated to stay up through the afternoon.
Gold also said the corrections response teams and crisis response teams are in the facility and he has been told that three officers were injured but he doesn’t know the extent of their injuries.
“They’re saying minor, but I don’t know for sure," Gold said.
In August 2024 Gold was part of a group that came together to call on Gov. Kathy Hochul to make prisons a safer place to work. You can watch our previous report below and read more here.
7 News will continue to follow this story and provide updates as they become available.
