New York State Supreme Court Officers Association

05/28/2026

05/09/2026

The family of SCOA member Lorraine Alicea has recently opened a Guns & Ammo store in upstate NY. Although the grand opening was today at 10 am, don’t hesitate to stop in and support if you’re in the neighborhood. See attached flyer for more info. Stay safe

05/07/2026

On Monday May 4, 2026, the SCOA Executive Board continued its awards luncheon tour in Orange County. 6 members were presented with Lifesaving medals.

Congratulations to the following members:

CO Ruth Aiken
CO Lisa Brattesani
CO Justin Giordano
CO James Johnson
CO Amanda Moscato
SGT Orlando Pena

05/04/2026

Please join the SCOA in mourning the untimely loss of Chief Joseph Baccellieri. His profound impact on the New York State Courts will endure for generations. Our deepest sympathies are extended to his family and friends during this difficult time. He will forever be remembered by us all.

07/20/2025

Please see the attached flyer in support of the Captain Harry Thompson Foundation, a hero of the NYS Courts. You can show your support by attending the event and cheering on your fellow NYS Courts officers as they face off against members of the NYPD. Additionally, you can make a donation by scanning the QR code on the flyer. If possible, there's no harm in doing both!

Stay safe

06/16/2025

For years, court officers have worked through it all: COVID, budget cuts, and dangerous courtrooms. But right now, NYC courts facing ‘bleak’ staffing crisis.

Our courts are short-staffed, overburdened, and increasingly dangerous. Some courtrooms can’t open. Others are running without enough officers to protect judges, jurors, attorneys, or the public.

The solution is obvious: transfer officer trainees immediately to the courts that need them most.

Read the full story from the New York Post here: https://nypost.com/2025/06/15/us-news/nyc-courts-facing-bleak-staffing-crisis-which-union-warns-could-spark-powder-keg-of-violence/

Staffing at New York City courts has plummeted to “bleak” levels — potentially endangering judges, jurors and the public in what the union president called a “powder keg& #82…

06/11/2025

For years, court officers have worked through it all: COVID, budget cuts, and dangerous courtrooms. But right now, our courts are short-staffed, overburdened, and increasingly dangerous. Some courtrooms can’t open. Others are running without enough officers to protect judges, jurors, attorneys, or the public.
The solution is obvious: transfer officer trainees immediately to the courts that need them most.
The only person who can authorize those transfers is Justin Barry, Executive Director, Office of Court Administration, NYS Unified Court System.

TELL HIM TO TAKE ACTION NOW: https://www.makenycourtssafe.com/

06/11/2025

The current staffing situation is atrocious. Commands are operating at 35% deficits and scores of our members are out of work long term due to injuries sustained from brutally violent incidents. These conditions are untenable, and the Office of Court Administration’s neglect is astonishing. We continue to offer solutions that will help our members report to a safer workplace, yet with dismal indifference, administrators have failed to act.

The solution is obvious: transfer officer trainees immediately to the courts that need them most.

The only person who can authorize those transfers is Justin Barry, Executive Director, Office of Court Administration, NYS Unified Court System.

TELL HIM TO TAKE ACTION NOW: https://www.makenycourtssafe.com/

05/31/2025

On Thursday May 29, we bid a fond farewell to one of our finest Officers. Captain Steve Vera was celebrated upon his retirement as he walked out for the final time from his assignment at the Academy. A staunch Union supporter and delegate, SCOA will miss Steve’s insight and generosity as will the entire Court System. A true gentleman and one of a kind, Steve’s career and service was celebrated by many at this event and a party that evening where SCOA announced that one of their annual scholarships will be named in Steve’s honor in perpetuity. Thank you Steve. Enjoy your retirement!

04/25/2025