Dear COBA Members; Here are some updates for today: 1.) Earlier today, James Dzurenda was unanimously confirmed by the Nassau County Legislature as the new Sheriff of Nassau County. I congratulate Sheriff Dzurenda on his confirmation. Dealing with the current crisis is...

March 23, 2020

Dear COBA Members; We learned earlier today that 3 of our Correction Officers have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. All protocols were followed and the Health Dept was notified. They have begun their investigation into these cases. The Health Dept and the Sheriffs Dept are in...

March 22, 2020

Dear COBA Members; Updating a few more issues. Regarding the Global Issue: The Dept of Health Guidelines were changed regarding the isolation period for essential staff after exposure to COVID-19. The initial period was self isolation for 14 days. That has been...

March 20, 2020

Coronavirus Update Thursday March 19th, 2020 Dear COBA Members; During the course of the management of the Coronavirus outbreak, there have been numerous questions regarding the clause in our contract potentially allowing for additional comp time off once an emergency has been...

March 19, 2020

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March 18, 2020

Message from Jim Cordes, To further safeguard our employees against COVID-19, Prudential Retirement Counselors will be available to meet one-on-one with you virtually instead of face-to-face, until further notice. We want to encourage you to use this resource. Virtual one-on-...

March 18, 2020

Dear COBA Members; As you all know we had an inmate test positive for COVID-19 last night. This inmate was moved to NUMC and placed in isolation. The Health Dept was immediately dispatched to the Jail to investigate this event, decipher where he got the virus and what will...

March 17, 2020

Dear COBA Members; Every Law Enforcement Union in New York learned valuable lessons in the aftermath of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks with regard to the documentation of job duties, medical records, exposure etc. What we learned first and foremost was that most of our Departments and...

March 15, 2020

Dear COBA Members; We have been notified by the Director of the Nassau County Civil Service Commission that the Promotional Tests scheduled for Saturday March 14th for both Correction Lieutenant and Correction Captain have been postponed due to Coronavirus related school closures. ...

March 12, 2020

Dear COBA Members; Updating the Coronavirus issue and where we are in our facility: The Union has received numerous calls and inquiries from our members about what the Dept is doing and what should they do in the event of a possible exposure. Please be aware that this issue...

March 12, 2020