West Shoreline Correctional Facility

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West Shoreline Correctional Facility (MTF)
West Shoreline Correctional Facility
Coordinates 43°12′34″N86°10′51″W / 43.2095104°N 86.180963°W / 43.2095104; -86.180963 Coordinates: 43°12′34″N86°10′51″W / 43.2095104°N 86.180963°W / 43.2095104; -86.180963
StatusClosed
Security classSecure Level I
Opened1987 (1987)
Managed by Michigan Department of Corrections
Warden Acting Warden Shane Jackson
Street address2500 South Sheridan Drive
City Muskegon Heights
County Muskegon
State/province Michigan
ZIP Code49444
Country United States
Website Official website OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg

West Shoreline Correctional Facility (MTF) was a Michigan prison, located in Muskegon Heights, for adult male prisoners. It permanently closed on March 24, 2018 and has since been torn down.

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Facility

West Shoreline Correctional Facility was opened in 1987 as a temporary prison. It was one of three facilities for male prisoners in Muskegon and shared operations with Earnest C. Brooks Correctional Facility and Muskegon Correctional Facility. Until the early 2000s, it was known as Muskegon Temporary Facility. [1] The facility had eight housing units, each with 120 beds, used for Michigan Department of Corrections male prisoners 18 years of age and older. Onsite facilities provided for foodservice, health care, facility maintenance, storage, prison administration, and mail room services. [2]

In 1991, the facility was converted from a Level II facility to a Secure Level I facility. [2]

Security

The facility was surrounded by two fences with razor-ribbon wire. Electronic detection systems and patrol vehicles were also utilized to maintain perimeter security. [2]

Services

The facility offered libraries, education programs, substance-abuse treatment, sex offender treatment, and religious services. Onsite medical and dental care was supplemented by local hospitals and the Duane L. Waters Hospital in Jackson, Michigan. [2]

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References

  1. ↑ Hausman, John S. (March 13, 2012). "Muskegon Correctional Facility may reopen as West Shoreline prison". MLive.com. Retrieved 2015-07-28.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "West Shoreline Correctional Facility (MTF)". michigan.gov. Michigan Department of Corrections. Retrieved 2015-07-28.
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