Join us for the downstate or UP Crisis Fund Golf Outing this summer! The crisis fund supports members facing a catastrophe, whether it’s an on-the-job injury, house fire, sudden illness, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]