Assault of an inmate at Collins Bay Institution – Medium-security unit

News Release

January 27, 2016 – Kingston, Ontario – Correctional Service Canada

On January 26, 2016, at about 2:20 a.m. an inmate was found to have been victim of an assault in the medium-security unit at Collins Bay Institution. The injured inmate was immediately evaluated by staff members and transported to an outside hospital to receive treatment.

The OPP Joint Forces Penitentiary Squad and the institution are presently investigating the incident.

The Warden has ordered a lockdown and an exceptional search of the medium-security unit. Normal operations will resume when it is considered safe to do so.

Regularly scheduled visits may be affected. Visitors who have already planned a visit are asked to contact the institution directly.

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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