Michigan has 26 prisons throughout the state, holding roughly 33,000 inmates ranging from non-violent offenders to murderers. Now, the union representing Michigan corrections officers believes there are issues that are putting lives at risk. The Michigan Corrections Organization sent a letter to Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) Director Heidi Washington, pointing to dangerous conditions alongside the most violent behind bars, alleging a lack of adequate segregation space for violent inm

The department gained 190 new officers on Friday as the latest lower peninsula class walked the graduation stage! Congratulations, officers. | Michigan Department of Corrections

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As the holidays approach, some MDOC staff will be working at facilities, continuing to keep Michigan safe. Their sacrifice and service are remarkable and deserve recognition. Chaplain Mark Laing has this message for our team: You are appreciated and thought of, and your dedication to the security of our state is immeasurable. See Chaplain Laing's full message here. | Michigan Department of Corrections