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

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

On November 21, 2017, at about 8:15 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 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. 

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.