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

News Release

June 28, 2016 – Kingston, Ontario – Correctional Service Canada

On June 28, 2016, at about 9:00 a.m., an inmate was found to have been victim of an assault in the maximum-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 Ontario Provincial Police Joint Forces Penitentiary Squad and the institution are presently investigating the incident.

The assailant has been identified and the appropriate actions have been taken.

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.

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) will investigate the circumstances of this incident and continue to work with the police.

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Contact

Wayne Buller
Assistant Warden Management Services
Collins Bay Institution
613-536-6094

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