The Value of Character
Your character tells a story about who you are and where you’ve been. We’re not born with character – it’s instilled in us from a young age and shaped by […]
Move Forward Campaign Puts Corrections Work in the Spotlight
The “Move Forward” campaign ties together all of our recent efforts to promote professionalism in corrections and draws attention to the diverse and unique work expected of the modern-day corrections officer.
Through the campaign, we’ll introduce a new value, accompanied by an inspirational poster, every month until Labor Day 2018. These posters will be displayed on the union bulletin board at your facility, the MCO website, Facebook and new Instagram page.
The campaign is also a way to affirm our position that as corrections officers, we can have a meaningful influence on policy and help shape the direction of our statewide and national criminal justice systems. By speaking with “One Voice,” MCO has created a nation-wide effort to inject the voices of officers into the corrections reform debate. This allows you the ability to impact the safety, health, and security of staff and inmates alike.
This is how we start to change the narrative and tell a new story about corrections officers.
The Value of Honor
In corrections, the term honor can take on many forms. From high standards to personal achievements, honor is regarded and sought after by every member of our profession. To many, […]
MCO: Gratitude amid Adversity
In this video, Michigan Corrections Officer Jorge Miller talks about his gratefulness for the direction and values instilled in him by his parents, who passed away when he was a teenager.
MCO Introduces 50th Anniversary Logo
MCO is proud to reveal a special logo in recognition of our 50 years of service to Michigan corrections officers and forensic security staff. MCO has also issued a commemorative coin with the anniversary logo on front and the twelve professional values we integrate into our daily lives on back.
The Value of Sacrifice
Corrections staff work holidays, weekends, and evenings. They routinely miss holidays, special events and moments with their families. In addition to regular shifts, many officers are mandated to work overtime, sometimes more than once a week, due to the staffing crisis. That is why this month’s value in the Move Forward Campaign is sacrifice.