MichiganDOC @MichiganDOC

We provide the greatest amount of public protection while making the most efficient use of the State's resources. michigan.gov/corrections Lansing, MI Joined August 2011

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Their efforts also safeguarded staff from potentially hazardous conditions posed by offenders who might become impaired by drug use. Thank you to the team at STF for your vigilance and expertise - they were critical to stopping these drugs from entering the facility.

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MichiganDOC @MichiganDOC

a year ago

NEWS: Officers and investigative staff at Central Michigan Correctional Facility took action to protect those incarcerated from potential illness, overdose, or violence associated with the use of contraband substances.

WNEM TV5 News @WNEMTV5news

a year ago

MDOC said the attorney was seen passing a package to their client, who is currently incarcerated at the facility. wnem.com/2025/08/08/att…

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MichiganDOC @MichiganDOC

a year ago

The DDC was opened on Aug. 1, 2013, and operated under an interagency agreement between the Detroit Police Department (DPD) and MDOC during the last 12 years. The DDC holds all pre-arraigned detainees 17 years of age or older in the City of Detroit for up to 72 hours.

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MichiganDOC @MichiganDOC

a year ago

FACILITY UPDATE: Following passage by the legislature and the Detroit City Council, the department has transitioned operation of the Detroit Detention Center (DDC) to the City of Detroit as of today, August 1, 2025.

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MichiganDOC @MichiganDOC

a year ago

We've just announced an updated recidivism rate of 21.0%, the lowest rate on state record! See our full release here: michigan.gov/corrections/pr…

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a year ago

The department has drastically expanded post-secondary opportunities offered in Michigan prisons and we are proud of these men for being living examples of the transformation possible. We're grateful to our staff and partner colleges who create those opportunities.

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a year ago

Muskegon Correctional Facility staff, MDOC education staff, @HopeCollege and @westernsem faculty and staff, and family members and loved ones of each graduate joined to recognize their accomplishments.

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a year ago

🧵Yesterday we celebrated the graduation of 9 men from the HWPEP at MCF! These graduates received bachelor's degrees they have worked hard to earn. Notably, these 9 are the very first cohort to complete this program - they're pioneers as Administrator Kyle Kaminski put it.

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a year ago

426 incarcerated individuals quickly approaching their parole date began by viewing their driving record, spoke with staff to understand the issues they face, completed testing, paid fines and fees, and if needed, spoke with pro-bono attorneys to receive legal guidance.

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a year ago

This week Central Michigan Correctional Facility in St. Louis hosted the largest Road to Restoration clinic inside a facility yet. A partnership with @MichSoS , RTR is a free clinic to assist Michigan residents in taking the next steps to get their driving privileges restored.

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a year ago

Today, the latest Northern Region recruit class is celebrating their graduation from the academy following 8 weeks of intensive training! Now they'll continue their training as they enter facilities around the U.P. Congrats, officers!

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MichiganDOC @MichiganDOC

a year ago

We're immensely proud of MDOC officers and the service they provide every day. Join us this week in thanking them for their invaluable contributions to public safety. michigan.gov/whitmer/news/p…

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MichiganDOC @MichiganDOC

a year ago

MDOC employs nearly 4,900 corrections officers. Officers put their well-being at risk for the safety and security of Michigan communities as they work to deescalate intense situations, keep individuals from harming themselves and Michigan residents, and promote offender success.

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a year ago

@GovWhitmer has officially proclaimed this week Correctional Officers Appreciation Week in @migovernment ! We echo the proclamation in acknowledging and honoring the vital contributions and sacrifices officers make to protect the residents of our state.

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MichiganDOC @MichiganDOC

a year ago

Agent McKellar, the 2025 Agent of the Year, has established herself as a trusted expert on electronic monitoring cases, frequently called upon to testify in court and proving herself a valuable partner for local law enforcement agencies.

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MichiganDOC @MichiganDOC

a year ago

We’re so proud to officially announce Agent Mickaela McKellar from the Macomb Probation Office as the 2025 Candice Dunn Agent of the Year! Here's the moment Director Washington and FOA Deputy Director Marlan surprised Mickaela to tell her she had received the award.

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a year ago

[SIGN UP] We're excited to announce a brand-new newsletter from MDOC. We'll focus on unique stories from across the department, sharing news and insights you can't get anywhere else. Join here: public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIDOC…

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MichiganDOC @MichiganDOC

2 years ago

Vocational Village is a first-of-its-kind program that aims to give prisoners intensive, hands-on job training experience, to prepare them for high-demand careers upon reentry.

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2 years ago

WPR also interviewed Marcos Fernandez who spent more than 13 years in custody, graduated from the Vocational Village welding program, and now owns his own company where he is employing hiring graduates of the program.

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MichiganDOC @MichiganDOC

2 years ago

Director Washington was recently a guest on Wisconsin Public Radio. Why? Because the governor of Wisconsin is looking to emulate the innovative Vocational Village model Team MDOC has built here in Michigan.