MDOC Employee Handbook - Michigan Corrections Organization

4. MISUSE OF STATE OR OTHER AGENCYPROPERTY OR EQUIPMENTEmployees shall not misuse State or other agencyproperty.Examples of actions of an employee in violation of thisrule are described below. This is not an exhaustive listof behavior which may be in violation of this rule.Using State or agency property for personalpurposes or purposes beyond that of their officialjob duties without proper authorization.Use of computers, printers, faxes, etc., for nonworkrelated activities.Inappropriate use of the internet.Removing items from State or other agencypremises without proper authorization.In addition to any disciplinary action that may beimposed, an employee who misuses State or otheragency property will be responsible for any consequencesresulting from that misuse (e.g. civil orcriminal charges or penalties), and may be required toreimburse the affected agency for its value. Propertymust be kept clean and in good condition at all timesand immediately returned upon leaving the Department.State-operated recreation facilities and equipment maybe used by off-duty personnel for physical fitness orrehabilitation purposes with the approval of theappropriate Warden or Administrator. Such activity isvoluntary and the Department will not be responsiblefor accidents or injuries.19