Michigan Corrections Association

08/10/2021

Michigan is continuing to see success in recidivism and offender success. Professional and business entities across Michigan are working with the Department of Corrections to help previously incarcerated citizens make it back and achieve success.

The state prison recidivism rate has fallen sharply over two decades, attributed to policy reforms, falling crime and more intensive job training. But many former inmates still struggle for jobs and housing and wind up back behind bars.

06/08/2021

Interesting course of action by Tennessee Dept. of Corrections. They are offering recruiting and retention bonuses. What are your thoughts?

TDOC is offering bonuses for retention, hiring and recruitment.

03/01/2021

What do you think of the new Correctional Officer Physical Aptitude Test for MDOC? It looks like a vastly improved test over the old situps, pushups and steps. Anyone remember "Big Bertha" an 11 3/4 step that was definitely a shin-killer if you missed a step!

This video provides a detailed look at the step Corrections Officer Academy Training recruits will take during the MDOC Corrections Officer Physical Aptitude...

01/08/2021

This is an interesting angle from Delaware DOC. Thoughts?

DOVER — Besides the potentially life-saving results, there’s several other incentives for inmates to receive free COVID-19 vaccine injections when they become available. Delaware Department of Correction inmates who receive both shots — spaced three to four weeks apart — will receive: • Fi...

12/22/2020

Interesting data from the MDOC. the pervasive nature of COVID-19 infections inside the prison system is astounding, with both prisoners and staff being significantly impacted. Over 50% of prisoners and about 20% of staff have been infected based on tests conducted by the department. Over 100 prisoners and four department staff have died as a result of the virus. Some prisons are approaching an infection rate near 80%.

Protecting yourself and others: Information on coronavirus (COVID-19)

12/16/2020

Good news for the correctional staff in Michigan who are suffering through COVID-19 right now. The vaccine is on the way!

Roughly one-quarter of MDOC staff and almost half of people incarcerated during the pandemic have been infected

10/15/2020

On this episode of Field Days, Director Heidi Washington addresses the pandemic, the department and the importance of our staff and their efforts to stay safe and manage the prison system.

After a seven month hiatus, the Field Days podcast returns from a new, virtual studio. Director Heidi Washington joins Chris Gautz and Greg Straub for a discussion on COVID-19, the hard work and incre

07/16/2020

The digital edition of Corrections Today is available now to all MCA/ACA dual chapter members. Sign into www.ACA.org to enjoy.

http://www.aca.org/ACA_Prod_IMIS/ACA_Member/correctionstoday

04/21/2020

Louisiana has been hit with COVID-19 pretty hard. Over the weekend, Louisiana DOC lost Warden Sandy McCain and the medical officer Dr. Casey McVea. Our thoughts are with the family, friends, and coworkers at Raymond LaBorde Correctional Center.

Sandy McCain, who had overseen Raymond Laborde Correctional Center for the past four years, died after battling COVID-19 for almost a month

03/11/2020

Interesting developments related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) as applied to Michigan's prison system.

The Michigan Department of Corrections on Wednesday, March 11, issued new procedures to combat the potential spread of the coronovirus in state prisons.

11/28/2019

Michigan is not alone in the sad abundance of staff suicides. The Federal Bureau of Prisons and agencies across the country are getting hit too. It makes Thanksgiving all that much more important. Please reach out, support and give thanks to those in this profession, many of whom are working today. They need it!! Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

Staffing levels are another major issue for the agency.