End of lockdown and search at Joyceville Institution – Assessment unit

News Release

September 19, 2017 – Kingston, Ontario – Correctional Service Canada


The lockdown put in place at the assessment unit at Joyceville Institution on September 13, 2017, has ended and an exceptional search has been completed. 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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Contacts

Lorrie Oddie
Assistant Warden Management Services
Joyceville Institution
613-536-6410

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