Hillsdale County Correctional Unit

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Captain Edwin Hodshire Jail Division Commander

In the Hillsdale County Jail system, Corrections Officers maintain custody and supervise the work and conduct of inmates. While they must attend training, Correction Officers are distinguished from Sheriff's Deputies in that they have limited police officer power, are not deputy coroners, and are not assigned to patrol or bailiff duties. Corrections Officers must pass a Background Investigation, physical and education requirements in order to qualify for the position.

"C.E.R.T."

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(CORRECTIONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM)

C.E.R.T. is an elite team of Corrections Officers highly trained in special tactics, cell extractions and critical incident management. C.E.R.T. is activated by the Jail Commander for such emergencies as riots, natural disasters, escaped prisoners and jail disturbances.

The Team is also used for field booking, searches of jail visitors and vehicles, searches of jail cells and inmates.

From inside our facility our correctional staff handle over 150 complaints a year , some minor to more serious. Staff personal have to be on alert at all times.

Michigan Department of Corrections, Offender Data Base

(800) 437-7317

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