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MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution

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Background

The MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution is a Level 4 & 5 (high & maximum) security level multi-mission facility for adult males, in Suffield, Connecticut. Based on its inmate population, it is the largest correctional facility in New England. It came into being on May 15, 2001, as the result of the merger of the Walker Reception and Special Management Unit and the MacDougall Correctional Institution. Combined the facility resides on 140 acres.

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Occupancy

Year opened

2001

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Facility profile

Operator

Connecticut Department of Correction

Population held

Mixed/unknown

Opened

2001

Region

Security level

Death-row facility

No

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