Assault of inmates at Collins Bay Institution — Maximum security unit

April 21, 2017 – Kingston, Ontario – Correctional Service Canada

On April 20, 2017, at about 9:00 p.m., several inmates were in a physical altercation in the maximum security unit at Collins Bay Institution. An 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.

No staff members or other inmates were injured during this incident.

The assailants have been identified and the appropriate actions have been taken.

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

Visits have been suspended until the search is completed.

To improve practices aimed at preventing this type of incident, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) will review the circumstances of the incident and take the appropriate measures.

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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