Prison Attack Sparks Security Overhaul | Lansing News

A violent prison attack at Marquette Branch Prison has sparked alarm, with a prisoner stabbing an officer in the face and punching another during a yard return — exposing deep systemic flaws. Union leaders blame outdated classification systems and a critical shortage of high-security beds. While both officers suffered minor injuries, the incident underscores a growing crisis. Michigan’s Department of Corrections is responding with new high-security beds and a $10K pay bump for new officers at five UP facilities, aiming to boost staffing and safety — but the fight for a secure, humane prison system is far from over. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/07a20f37ba9e1b32