Dear PO, SPO & PRS,

Why are you still paying union dues to the Public Employees Federation (PEF) when the union is not advocating on your behalf? 

‘Less is More’ parole reform has been in effect since March 1, 2022, and PEF has remained silent about it being a disaster.  

Some parolees are absconding more frequently now because they can only receive a maximum of 30 days incarceration. Once released, they return to absconding.

We recommend that parole absconders should receive 30 days incarceration for a first violation, 60 days incarceration for a second violation, 90 days incarceration for a third violation and a minimum of one (1) year incarceration for a fourth violation and beyond.  

We also recommend that technical Parole Board conditions such as not having contact with a victim of an instant offense or not being in possession of a firearm should require a minimum of one (1) year incarceration, if violated. Currently, there is no incarceration if a parolee violates these conditions and does not have a criminal case associated with said violations. 

In regard to earned time credits (ETC) or (30 for 30), we recommend that a parolee’s ETC should stop once they incur a new arrest.  

And as far as the parole revocation process goes, we recommend that ten (10) days should be allowed to complete a preliminary hearing if a parolee is incarcerated and 20 days should be allowed to complete a preliminary hearing if a parolee is not incarcerated.

Furthermore, 60 days should be allowed to complete a final hearing if a parolee is incarcerated, and 90 days should be allowed to complete a final hearing if a parolee is not incarcerated. 

If you agree with our recommendations, please email this petition update to PEF President Wayne Spence at Wspence@pef.org and let your voice be heard.  

You can also support NY State Senate Bill S1245 (2025-2026), which revokes parole for certain misconduct.

In solidarity,

New York State Parole Officers