Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility
Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility (IBC) is a prison in Ionia for men, run by the Michigan Department of Corrections.
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| Coordinates | 42.97796°N 85.10590°W |
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| Status | Open |
| Security class | Levels I, II, and IV |
| Opened | December 2001 |
| Managed by | Michigan Department of Corrections |
| Warden | Tony Trierweiler |
| Street address | 1727 West Bluewater Highway |
| City | Ionia |
| County | Ionia |
| State/province | Michigan |
| ZIP Code | 48846 |
| Country | United States |
| Website | Official website  |
Facility
The prison was opened in December 2001 and is a multi-level facility used for Michigan Department of Corrections male prisoners 18 years of age and older. On-site facilities provide for food service, health care, facility maintenance, storage, and prison administration.[1]
The facility is surrounded by two fences with razor-ribbon wire[2] and gun towers. Armed staff are also utilized to maintain perimeter security.[1]
Services
The facility offers a library, recreational activities, education programs, substance-abuse treatment, religious services,[3] group psychotherapy, psychiatry, gardening,[4] and therapy. Onsite medical care is supplemented by local medical facilities. The prison is an In-Reach Facility for the Michigan Prisoner Re-Entry Effort (MPRI). There is vocational training available in custodial maintenance technology and horticulture.[1][4]
See also
References
- "Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility (IBC)". michigan.gov. Michigan Department of Corrections. Retrieved 2015-08-02.
- Dzienis, Katie. "Failed Escape from Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility". 104.5 WSNX. Retrieved 2015-08-02.
- "Celebration Fellowship Prison Church". www2.crcna.org. Christian Reformed Church in North America. Archived from the original on 2015-03-13. Retrieved 2015-08-02.
- Bota, Karen (October 10, 2014). "Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility: Cultivating new life". Ionia Sentinel. Retrieved 2015-08-02.
