Finally, after many years of advocacy, New York State Parole Officers will receive line-of-duty injury pay! This is a huge victory for all Parole Officers who risk their lives everyday to protect the citizens of New York State. The tentative agreement includes a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) which provides that employees in Parole Officer titles shall be entitled to up to three months of full pay, without charge to leave, when they are necessarily absent from duty because of Worker’s Compensation injuries. This enhanced benefit is in addition to the benefits already provided for in the Agreement (Article 13) and the Worker’s Compensation Law, and applies to injuries occurring from January 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023, although it can be renewed by mutual agreement. This is definitley a step in the right direction and should inspire all Parole Officers to continue advocating for other law enforcement benefits enjoyed by New York State Correction Officers. Thank you to everyone who signed and supported this petition! Without you, change would have never happened!