Assault of staff members at Collins Bay Institution – maximum security unit
News Release
November 3, 2015 – Kingston, Ontario – Correctional Service Canada
On November 3, 2015, at about 8:45 a.m., two staff members were assaulted in the maximum security unit at Collins Bay Institution. The injured staff members were evaluated and treated at an outside hospital.
The Joint Forces Penitentiary Squad and the institution are presently investigating the incident.
In order to improve practices aimed at preventing this type of incident, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) will review the circumstances of the incident and take the appropriate measures.
The safety and security of institutions, their staff and the public remains the highest priority in the operations of the federal correctional system.
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Contact
Wayne Buller
Assistant Warden Management Services
Collins Bay Institution
613-536-6094
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