MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution

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MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution
MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution
Location1153 East Street South
Suffield, Connecticut
StatusOpen
Security classMixed
Capacity2049
Opened2001
Managed by Connecticut Department of Correction
Warden Kristine Barone

The MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution is a Level 4 & 5 (high & maximum) security level multi-mission facility for adult males, in Suffield, Connecticut. Based on its inmates population, it is the largest correctional facility in New England. It came into being on May 15, 2001, as the result of the merge between the Walker Reception and Special Management Unit and the MacDougall Correctional Institution. Combined the facility resides on 140 acres.

The Staff & Inmates Population consists of (as of January 1, 2013):

Notable Inmates

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References

  1. Department of Correction (2014-03-13). "DOC: MacDougall-Walker CI". ct.gov. Retrieved 2014-05-18.

Coordinates: 41°57′01″N72°38′15″W / 41.95032°N 72.63746°W / 41.95032; -72.63746