End of lockdown and search at Grand Valley Institution
News Release
December 12, 2016 – Kitchener, Ontario – Correctional Service Canada
The lockdown put in place at Grand Valley Institution on December 7, 2016 has ended and an exceptional search has been completed. The institution has resumed its normal operations.
A number of unauthorized items were found during the exceptional search.
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
Charlene Byfield
Acting Assistant Warden Management Services
Grand Valley Institution for Women
519-895-8153
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