Lockdown and search at Mission - Medium security unit
News Release
January 23, 2017 – Mission, British Columbia – Correctional Service Canada
On January 20th, 2017, at about 1:15 p.m., a lockdown was put in place in the medium security unit of Mission Institution, to enable staff members to conduct an exceptional search.
The safety and security of the institutions is the Correctional Service of Canada's (CSC) primary concern. Normal operations will resume as soon as 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.
CSC is committed to preventing the entry of contraband into its institutions. CSC also works in partnership with the police to take action against those who attempt to introduce contraband into correctional institutions.
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Contact
Jean-Paul Lorieau
Regional Manager, Communications
Regional Headquarters - Pacific
(604) 870-2523
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