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Kinross Correctional Facility (KCF)

Kinross Correctional Facility 

 

Chippewa County 
Chippewa County 

Warden Duncan MacLaren 
4533 W. Industrial Park Drive 
Kincheloe, MI 49788 

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TELEPHONE: (906) 495-2282 

AGE LIMIT: Males, 18 and older 
SECURITY LEVELS: I and II 

General 
Kinross Correctional Facility originally opened in 1977 utilizing converted U.S. Air Force buildings for most of its major structures. The facility relocated to the closed Hiawatha Correctional Facility (1989-2009) in October 2015. The eight, level II housing units can accomodate up to 1,280 prisoners. KCF also maintains a housing unit near the site of the former facility housing 320 level I prisoners. The 50 acre prison has ten buildings which includes an administration building, programs building, maintenance, food service and indoor activity areas. 

Programming 
The education department offers both GED completion and a variety of vocational training. General Education Development preparation is offered to those without a verified high school diploma or GED. Career and technical training are available in auto mechanics, auto body repair, building trades, welding, custodial maintenance, business education technology, and horticulture. Testing for State certification in auto mechanics is offered. Training in employability skills is also available. Students are also involved in building homes for Habitat for Humanity.

Other programs include: substance-abuse treatment, hobbycraft, a music program and a master gardener program. The prison also has chapters of Vietnam Veterans of America, Jaycees, and several other prisoner organizations. Religious activities are coordinated through the institutional chaplain and include a wide range of active religions. 

Psychological services staff are available to provide diagnostic assessment, group and individual psychotherapy and crisis intervention. 

Prisoners are provided with on-site routine medical and dental care. Serious problems are treated at the department's Duane L. Waters Health Care in Jackson. Emergencies can be referred to a local hospital. 

Security 
The perimeter of the Kinross prison is composed of two perimeter chain-link fences monitored with electronic security devices and topped with razor-ribbon wire. The perimeter is patrolled by armed personnel.