Assault of an inmate at Dorchester Penitentiary – Medium security unit
News release
October 30, 2023 – Dorchester, New Brunswick – Correctional Service Canada
On October 26, 2023, an inmate was the victim of an assault in the medium security unit at Dorchester Penitentiary.
The injured inmate was evaluated by staff members and transported to an outside hospital to receive treatment.
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is presently investigating the incident.
No staff members or other inmates were injured during this incident.
The safety and security of institutions, their staff, and the public remains the highest priority in the operations of the federal correctional system.
In order to improve practices aimed at preventing this type of incident, CSC will review the circumstances of the incident and take the appropriate measures.
Contacts
Emile Belliveau
Assistant Warden, Management Services
Dorchester Penitentiary
(506) 379-4006
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