Dear COBA Members; Please see below the July 2020 edition of our COBA Monthly Podcast. I apologize that we haven't been able to do a podcast in several months, but like so many other things, the COVID Pandemic took its toll on this too. Thankfully we were able to get back on...

July 29, 2020

The Facts About the Politically Driven Campaign to Repeal "50-A" What is 50-A? 50-a is a section of the New York State Civil Rights Law that deems the "personnel records" of Police Officers, Firefighters and Correction Officers "confidential and not subject to...

June 8, 2020

A Message from President Brian Sullivan - COBA has received two generous donations of much needed N95 masks for our Members. Steve Isaacs our Labor Attorney from Koehler and Isaacs donated 200 N95 masks and 12 gallons of hand sanitizer for us. We used these masks primarily for...

April 17, 2020

At a Press Briefing on Saturday regarding the ongoing Coronavirus Crisis, County Executive Laura Curran pointed specific praise to Nassau County's Correction Officers for their hard work and dedication during these dark times. We all know that we are the unsung backbone of the Criminal...

April 16, 2020

On Monday, James Dzurenda was unanimously confirmed by the Nassau County Legislature as the new Sheriff of Nassau County. Nassau COBA congratulates Sheriff Dzurenda on his appointment and look forward to working with him to get through this crisis and deal with many of the issues facing our jail.

April 15, 2020

"Mad Men Barbershop" in Wantagh has once again generously donated 1000 Surgical Masks to COBA for our members. I cannot stress enough the appreciation we have for these local business owners who have shown their appreciation for the job that Correction Officers do and have...

April 10, 2020

Over time, people tend to become acclimated to their environment, which means getting used to what's there all the time -- even if what's there is seriously dangerous. Just like drivers don't think about the possibility of having an accident every time they get behind the wheel, and...

March 6, 2020

Over the last few months, Nassau COBA has been at the forefront of combating the so-called bail reform that is making our communities less safe. As you will see below, I have been speaking at local community forums and at the Nassau legislature in an effort to convince our elected officials to take...

March 3, 2020

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Correction Officers Benevolent Association will be putting together a Journal for this year’s Retirement Party to honor those that are retiring for their years of Service. Annual Recognition Awards COBA Unit Recognition Sheriff...

January 6, 2020

9/11 First Responder's Memorial To All COBA Members and Retirees; Today, COBA had the honor of representing Nassau County Correction Officers at the "9/11 Responders Remembered Park" in Smithtown NY. Nassau County Correction Sergeant Mark Baxter's name was added to the Memorial Wall...

September 13, 2019