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Officer DeMarse’s murder was 48 years ago today

Posted on September 25, 2021 in Membership News by Anita Lloyd

Marquette Branch Prison Officer Earl DeMarse died 48 years ago today, on Sept. 25, 1973. DeMarse, a 26-year officer, was attacked in the auditorium. Fifteen minutes into his shift, he […]

You’re invited: Free Pheasant Run Sept. 24-27

Posted on August 31, 2021 in MCO Military Members, Membership News, Uncategorized by Anita Lloyd

MCO members are welcome to join the 16th annual Military Veteran, Law Enforcement, and First Responders FREE Pheasant Hunt. It will be Sept. 24-27 at Tails-A-Waggin’ Acres in Marion, MI. […]

Get free help from a Worker’s Comp Attorney

Posted on August 27, 2021 in Advocacy News, Membership News, Uncategorized by Anita Lloyd

MCO is still working with an outside law firm to assist members with COVID-19-related workers compensation claims. Please contact The Law Offices of Charters, Tyler, Zack & Shearer, P. C. […]

Honoring Corrections Officers during CO Week 2021

Posted on May 3, 2021 in Advocacy News, Membership News, Uncategorized by Anita Lloyd

May 2-8 is Correctional Officers Week! Thank you, officers, for keeping prisons and communities safe and secure. As front line staff behind the walls, officers put their personal safety on […]

In Memoriam: Josephine McCallum and George Haight

Posted on March 24, 2021 in Uncategorized by Anita Lloyd

This week, we are honoring two Michigan corrections officers who died in the line of duty. Josephine McCallum was murdered on March 24, 1987 at the former State Prison of […]

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