End of lockdown and search at Bowden Institution - Medium security unit

News Release

May 2, 2016 – Innisfail, Alberta – Correctional Service Canada

The lockdown put in place in the medium security unit at Bowden Institution on April 28, 2016 has ended. The institution has resumed its normal operations.

Correctional Service Canada (CSC) is strengthening measures to prevent the entry of contraband into its institutions in order to ensure a safe and secure environment for everyone. CSC also works in partnership with the police to take action against those who attempt to have contraband brought into correctional institutions.

Visits to the institution have resumed.

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Contact

Dan Spiller
A/Assistant Warden, Management Services
Bowden Institution
(403) 227-7351

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