Coverage dated October 28, 2026

Michigan prisons to pilot new security level classification system

Headline from WLNS Lansing

The Michigan Department of Corrections is testing out a new inmate security level classification system intended to improve safety conditions in state prisons.

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Reports & sources

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  1. MLive

    Michigan prison system testing prisoner classification pilot program to curb prison violence (opens MLive)

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    MLive's feed description

    Michigan's prison system will pilot a new classification program starting Dec. 1, using real-time data to better predict violence risk and improve safety.

  2. WLNS Lansing

    Michigan prisons to pilot new security level classification system (opens WLNS Lansing)

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    WLNS Lansing's feed description

    The Michigan Department of Corrections is testing out a new inmate security level classification system intended to improve safety conditions in state prisons.

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