In 2011, the New York State Department of Corrections and the New York State Division of Parole merged to form a new agency, the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS). 

As a result of this merger, New York State Parole Officers got the short end of the stick when they were not given the opportunity to join the union representing New York State Correction Officers. 

The New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) represents over 20,000 New York State employees and retirees from the Security Services Unit. NYSCOPBA was formed in May 1998 and since that time has provided superior representation to its membership under the independent and democratic model. 

Parole Officers are law enforcement officers within the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision who aid, assist and supervise offenders released from correctional facilities to serve a period of post-release supervision. Parole Officers are responsible for providing public safety and community protection. 

New York State Parole Officers need your support. Please sign our petition. 

If you're an active NYS Parole Officer, Senior Parole Officer or Parole Revocation Specialist, click here https://www.optouttoday.com/pef to stop paying Public Employees Federation (PEF) dues.