25 years after starting his career a corrections officer at the nearby Michigan Reformatory, Richard Brokaw recently became warden at Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility (IBC) in Ionia! Growing up on the farm, Warden Brokaw learned about hard work - that work ethic led him to join the Army after high school, where he served for four years. Coming back to Michigan, he immediately applied for MDOC. After completing the recruit training at the DeMarse academy, he became at an officer at the Reforma

🔴⚪🔵 Did you know every license plate in Michigan is made at Gus Harrison Correctional Facility in Adrian? It's true! And this week production has officially begun on license plates celebrating the 250th year of United States independence. Here's a look behind the scenes. These plates are part of the legacy series, modernizing the iconic 1976 red, white, and blue plate originally release for the 200th anniversary. More than 2,500 of the plates have already been ordered by Michiganders! The lice

As the holidays approach, some MDOC staff will be working at facilities, continuing to keep Michigan safe. Their sacrifice and service are remarkable and deserve recognition. Chaplain Mark Laing has this message for our team: You are appreciated and thought of, and your dedication to the security of our state is immeasurable. See Chaplain Laing's full message here. | Michigan Department of Corrections

Governor Whitmer has proclaimed November Veterans and Military Families Month in Michigan! We are proud to be a Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly Employer, and to count nearly 1,400 veterans among our ranks. This month, we asked several veterans who now work for MDOC: Where do you see your service in the armed forces connecting to your continued service to keep Michigan safe at the department? We're kicking off with Officer Chris June from Gus Harrison Correctional Facility, our 2025 Corrections Offic