Image of Page 3 of the May 1973 issue of the tabloid-size newsletter COBA News.

Near the bottom of each of the presentation's four web pages is a descriptive list of links to all its pages.

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The following is a review of benefit improvements, old and new, which were put into effect July 15, 1969 as instituted by President Leo C. Zefereiti. These benefits are unparalleled and are considered far above and the best welfare package of any other uniformed force in the city, state and the nation.

The New York City Department of Correction was created by chapter No. 25 of the New York City Charter. Chapter No. 25 of the New York City Administrative Code details the operation of the agency. Correction Officers are named as peace officers in section 120 of the Code of Crimnial Procedure as defined in the Criminal Procedure Law of September 1, 1971. Off Duty — A correction officer may arrest anywhere in New York State for a felony committed in his presence, provided the arrest is made at the time the felony is committed or while giving chase. On Duty — A correction officer may arrest anywhere in New York State for a felony he has reasonable cause to believe was committed in or out of his presence. On or Off Duty — A correction officer may arrest anywhere in the five counties of New York City for a felony, he has reasonable cause to believe was committed, weather in or out of his presence. On or Off Duty — A correction officer may arrest anywhere in the five counties of New York City for a misdemeanor or violation committed only in his presence. WHEN EFFECTING AN ARREST YOU MUST STATE: AUTHORITY I am a correction officer PURPOSE you are under arrest REASON for the crime of UNLESS The arrested person flees, resists or cannot hear or understand. After effecting the arrest a correction fficer must verbally inform the arrested person of his rights as soon as practical. He may not question the prisoner until he has advised him of his legal rights. After the arrested person is in your custody. a. Get police assistance and transportation. b. Go to the police station and report to the desk officer. c. Give the arrested person his legal rights if you have not previously done so, remember, before questioning begins. d. Ask for help if you need it. e. Follow the directions the desk officer gives you. f. Complete all necessary paper work, vouch property if any and get a receipt. Mark items or weapons with your initial. g. Call your institution or division and report the arrest. h. Unless a summons is issued, take your prisoner to the arraignment Pct. and have prints and photos taken. i. The police will transport your prisoner to the Court Detension Pen. j. Upon arrival at the court, report to the Complaint Room and follow the directions of the Assistant District Attorney, then get your prisoner and take him before the Judge. (Continued on Page 4)

The Plan provides for an eye examination and a pair of prescription eyeglasses every two years.

• An eye examination and single vision lenses up to $25.
• An eye examination and bifocal or trifocal lenses up to $40.
• The Plan provides for an eye examination and a pair of prescription eyeglasses every two years.
• We enlisted a panel of Opticians who have agreed to give our members special rates and service.

Correction Officer Joseph Lukas died last Dec. 26 after being shot by a holdupman on his way home Nov. 6. The critically wounded officer shot and wounded one of the bandits who had accosted him after he completed his 4 p.m-Midnight tour at the Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward. Commissioner Malcolm, COBA President Leo Zeferetti and Vice Presi dent Harold Brown visited Lukas at Fordham Hospital in the Bronx after the shooting. The New York Police Department was credited with getting Lucas swift assistance. ‘ Joseph Lukas was a brave man and a fine officer,” Zeferetti said. “He always behaved in the finest traditions of the force. His death is greatly lamented.”

The Law firm will advise Correction Officers and their dependents on any civil matter, such as mortgage problems, husband and wife tenancies, wills, purchase of homes, landlord-tenant matters, divorce or alimony, custody of children, etc.

Every Correction Officer will be entitled without charge to have a will prepared on his or her behalf as part of this service. This service does not relate to “on the job” incidents.

Should an Officer’s case require Court appearance by an attorney or the drafting and preparation of legal documents, the charge to the Officer will be at a special rate prearranged by the Security Benefits Fund and the Law firm.

Every correction officer on the payroll of the City of New York is insured as follows: Prior to May 15, 1973 — $10,000 Life Insurance Effective May 15, 1973 — $15,000 Life Insurance In addition to the life insurance your qualified family members will receive Survivor Income Benefits: Your Spouse (Husband or Wife) will receive $100 a month for 36 months for each dependent child up to a maximum of $300 per month. However, if the Survivor Income benefits paid is less than $5,000, your beneficiary will receive an amount up to the $5,000 in addition to the above mentioned life insurance. Members with no children — In lieu of Survivor Income benefits, your beneficiary will receive $5,000 in addition to the above life insurance benefit.

IN THE LINE OF DUTY — To protect our Officers in the event of a riot at any of the prisons or an emergency arising while in the line of duty, arrangements have been made for ambulance service, should same he required. The Fund will pay the full cost.

The above benefits are in addition to those which were in force prior to July 15, 1969 such as dependent life insurance.

The Feb. 15, 1972 entry concerning the "Drug Plan" states "The $.50 deductible was eliminated." One suspects the decimal point in front of the "50" may have been a typo rendering the amount 50 cents, an unlikely dedctible. But that is what the printed newsletter showed and thus is reproduced above.