Gus Harrison Correctional Facility


Gus Harrison Correctional Facility is a Michigan prison, in Adrian, for adult male prisoners.

History

The prison was opened in 1991 and is named after the Michigan Department of Corrections's first director, Gus Harrison.
On August 9, 2009, Parr Highway Correctional Facility was consolidated into Gus Harrison Correctional Facility.

Facility

The prison has six housing units used for Michigan Department of Corrections male prisoners 18 years of age and older.

Security

The facility is surrounded by double fences with razor-ribbon wire and two gun towers. Electronic detection systems and patrol vehicles are also utilized to maintain perimeter security.

Services

The facility offers libraries, group counseling, substance-abuse treatment, and education programs. Onsite medical and dental care is supplemented by local hospitals and the Duane L. Waters Hospital in Jackson, Michigan.

Notable inmates