The Republican majority, however, called a caucus during session and the bills were pulled from the agenda.

While this was a good sign, our fight is far from over. The bills could come up again any day for a vote so we must continue to reach out to our legislators and ask for a “NO” vote on HB 5174 & 5177.

Many members have already contacted their legislators and we thank you. We have concerns, however, that the pressure on legislators to flip their vote to a “yes” is great.

MCO has set up a call in number that will get you patched through directly to your legislators. We need to you act now even if you’ve already made a call. AND, we need you to spread the word and share this number, 1-877-279-1443, with friends, family and co-workers.

Please educate your lawmakers and their staff on why private prisons are dangerous and harmful to the communities and fail to deliver on savings! Ask your legislator to oppose any bill that would privatize prisons and especially call for a “NO” vote on HB 5174 & 5177.

WHEREAS, the safety and well-being of every Michigan citizen is of utmost importance, and the correctional officers who work in our county and state correctional facilities dedicate themselves to this critical task each and every day; and,

WHEREAS, in an environment that may become intimidating, aggressive or even hostile, correctional officers are skilled professionals that are trained to maintain composure while preserving safety and property, and restraining persons that may be dangerous to themselves or others; and,

WHEREAS, these men and women are hard working and committed public servants and without their expertise and service, Michigan’s correctional facilities would be unable to operate as successfully and efficiently as they do today; and,

WHEREAS, during this week, we join with the Michigan Corrections Organization to honor every correctional officer that serves in Michigan, and we thank them for the essential role they play in helping to protect the people of the Great Lakes State;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Rick Snyder, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim Sunday, May 6 through Saturday, May 12, 2012 as Correctional Officers Week in Michigan.

MCO has partnered with Sheridan Arms to offer special pricing on select guns to MCO members through their Law Enforcement Discount Program.

Discount Program

MCO is sending letters to residents who live within a certain radius of the facilities alerting them to the dangerous decisions being made and encouraging them to come out and support us. We need the Department to work with us and not against us in finding SAFE solutions for our corrections system.

If there is a picket in your area, be sure to stop by even if it is just for a short bit before or after shift.

Your community needs to know just how strongly we oppose these moves and that we are fighting for their safety as well as ours!

Picket Notice

Community Letter

MCO is sending letters to residents who live within a certain radius of the facilities alerting them to the dangerous decisions being made and encouraging them to come out and support us. We need the Department to work with us and not against us in finding SAFE solutions for our corrections system.

If there is a picket in your area, be sure to stop by even if it is just for a short bit before or after shift.

Your community needs to know just how strongly we oppose these moves and that we are fighting for their safety as well as ours!

Picket Notice

Community Letter

MCO is sending letters to residents who live within a certain radius of the facilities alerting them to the dangerous decisions being made and encouraging them to come out and support us. We need the Department to work with us and not against us in finding SAFE solutions for our corrections system.

If there is a picket in your area, be sure to stop by even if it is just for a short bit before or after shift.

Your community needs to know just how strongly we oppose these moves and that we are fighting for their safety as well as ours!

Picket Notice

Community Letter

MCO is sending letters to residents who live within a certain radius of the facilities alerting them to the dangerous decisions being made and encouraging them to come out and support us. We need the Department to work with us and not against us in finding SAFE solutions for our corrections system.

If there is a picket in your area, be sure to stop by even if it is just for a short bit before or after shift.

Your community needs to know just how strongly we oppose these moves and that we are fighting for their safety as well as ours!

Picket Notice

MCO is sending letters to residents who live within a certain radius of the facilities alerting them to the dangerous decisions being made and encouraging them to come out and support us. We need the Department to work with us and not against us in finding SAFE solutions for our corrections system.

If there is a picket in your area, be sure to stop by even if it is just for a short bit before or after shift.

Your community needs to know just how strongly we oppose these moves and that we are fighting for their safety as well as ours!

Picket Notice

MCO is sending letters to residents who live within a certain radius of the facilities alerting them to the dangerous decisions being made and encouraging them to come out and support us. We need the Department to work with us and not against us in finding SAFE solutions for our corrections system.

If there is a picket in your area, be sure to stop by even if it is just for a short bit before or after shift.

Your community needs to know just how strongly we oppose these moves and that we are fighting for their safety as well as ours!

Picket Notice

Community Letter