Massachusetts Department of Correction

Public SafetyMassachusetts, United States201-500 Employees

The Massachusetts Department of Correction, a public safety agency based in Milford, Massachusetts, oversees a system of 13 correctional facilities with varying security levels, including Maximum, Medium, Minimum, and Pre-release classifications. It houses a substantial inmate population across the facilities, including a large number serving life sentences, and supports these operations with a workforce that includes a significant proportion of security staff and a sizable volunteer program. The department serves the state’s criminal justice landscape by managing custody, safety, and rehabilitative activities within its facilities, and it has earned recognition as an ACA Eagle award recipient. Recent developments in the public sector context include ongoing administrative and governance challenges reflected in broader workforce and policy news, alongside notable regional partnerships and asset investments reported in local media. The department operates within the public safety and corrections sector and is part of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ government infrastructure, with its official online presence hosted on mass.gov. }

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