The Value of Honor
In corrections, the term honor can take on many forms. From high standards to personal achievements, honor is regarded and sought after by every member of our profession. To many, […]
Officer Elwanda Ray honored as MDOC 2018 CO of the Year
The Michigan Correctional Officers’ Training Council has named Elwanda Ray, an employee at Thumb Correctional Facility, as the 2018 Corrections Officer of the Year. Officer Ray said she was humbled […]
MCO In-Depth: Governor pushes for more corrections officers, recommends end to private food contract
As reported previously, Governor Rick Snyder presented his Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 budget this week and recommended a series of changes and recommendations for the Michigan Department of Corrections.
BULLETIN: Governor wants state employees to run food service
Today, Gov. Rick Snyder recommended that the Trinity contract not be renewed when it expires this summer and that state employees again run prison food services. MDOC Director Heidi Washington […]
House passes new bill on dress outs
In 2015, MCO began raising awareness of the vile practice of officer “dress outs” by certain inmates. Since that time, we have championed this issue within our state as well […]
Bulletin and meeting notice: Brooks and Muskegon will be in the West Shoreline layoff unit
UPDATE 3/20/18: 57 officers didn’t have the seniority to stay in the layoff unit. They were given layoff notices and expedited recall forms. 48 of those officers were granted transfers. […]