The strategy relied on greater. surveillance of both inmates and. visitors,increased frequency of. random urinalysis,more cell. searches and surprise raids, and increased use of drug-. sniffing dogs.
Although no actual battles were fought in Michigan, menâand womenâfrom the state served throughout the war in more than 50 Michigan regiments of infantry, cavalry, artillery, and engineers, as well as in regiments of other states.
History of the 5th Michigan Infantry. The Fifth Michigan Infantry was organized at Fort Wayne, Detroit, and was mustered into service August 28, 1861, with an enrollment of 900 officers and men. The several companies composing the Regiment were locally designated as follows: the Sherlock Guard, of Detroit; the Mt.