This Library is an archive of resources related to Corrections in the State of Massachusetts and is primary intended as a resource to assist Correctional Officers. This resource is not governed by MCOFU, NAGE, COPS, or any other union or Executive Board. Assistance, collaboration, and resource sharing helps every member or user of this collaborative resource.
Medical and Injury Related Documents
Protected Medical and Family Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act resources and information organized and created by Union Law Library to assist members apply for protected medical leave.
Massachusetts Emergency Paid Sick Leave -provides up to 40 hours of protected leave for certain Covid-19 related use.
MCOFU Salary Charts 7/8/2018 - 7/5/2020
Staff Assault
*Management is required by law to charge inmates who assault staff.
*Management cannot discipline you for disclosing risks to safety.
Department of Correction Public Policies
*These are unofficial versions of the department’s policies. Do not rely on this information without first checking an official copy of the policy.
The On-Site Academy is a non-profit residential treatment and training center for critical incident stress management.
The On-Site Academy provides services to first responders who are in distress. Their program is for all law enforcement, fire service, EMS, or other human service personnel. On-Site is provided funding from the MA Executive Office of Public Safety and Security.
THE IMPACT OF CORRECTION OFFICER SUICIDE ON THE INSTITUTIONAL ENVIRONMENT AND ON THE WELLBEING OF CORRECTIONAL EMPLOYEES
Final Report submitted to the Massachusetts Department of Correction.