End of lockdown at Joyceville Institution 

Assessment unit March 7, 2020 – Kingston, Ontario – Correctional Service Canada

The lockdown put in place at the assessment unit at Joyceville Institution on March 4, 2020 has ended. 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 will resume Sunday, March 8, 2020.

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