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Congratulations to CO of the year Craig Altoft and finalists, facility winners

Posted on February 12, 2016 in Uncategorized by Anita Lloyd

The Michigan Correctional Officers’ Training Council has named Craig Altoft of Michigan Reformatory as the 2016 Corrections Officer of the Year. “Craig Altoft is an excellent corrections officer. He has […]

MCO member-to-member volunteer work helps officers in Flint

Posted on February 12, 2016 in Uncategorized by Anita Lloyd

UPDATE 2/19/16: Check out this video we put together on our day of volunteering in Flint. Thanks again to everyone who volunteered. We couldn’t have done it without you. ORIGINAL […]

From CorrectionsOne: How Good Security Helps With Reentry

Posted on February 1, 2016 in Uncategorized by Anita Lloyd

MCO is taking steps to better educate members on national corrections trends and provide deeper context for issues important to our members. A heightened level of professionalism is expected in […]

It’s ‘correctional officer,’ not ‘prison guard’

Posted on January 15, 2016 in Uncategorized by Anita Lloyd

Corrections has long since evolved from simply locking a bad guy up and throwing away the key; here’s why you should address these professionals as correctional officers, not guards

MCO Initiates Action to Protect Correction Officer Dignity

Posted on January 13, 2016 in Uncategorized by Anita Lloyd

As every officer knows, Corrections is a tough job. Working behind the walls can be difficult and the prison environment can take a deep toll on an individual. In an […]

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