MIL OSI Translation. Canadian French to English –
Source: Government of Canada – MIL OSI Regional News in French
On May 3, 2024, an inmate was assaulted at Kent Institution, a maximum-security federal facility.
May 9, 2024 – Agassiz, British Columbia – Correctional Service Canada
On May 3, 2024, an inmate was assaulted at Kent Institution, a maximum-security federal facility.
The injured person was assessed by staff and transported to an outside hospital for treatment and has since returned to the facility.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Agassiz Detachment and the institution are currently investigating the incident.
The attackers were identified and appropriate action was taken.
No staff or other inmates were injured in the incident.
The safety of institutions, staff and the public remains the top priority for those responsible for federal correctional system operations.
In order to improve practices designed to prevent this type of incident, the Correctional Service of Canada will examine the circumstances surrounding the incident and take appropriate measures.
Kim MacPhersonAssistant Director, Management ServicesKent Institution604-796-4417
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is a translation. Apologies should the grammar and/or sentence structure not be perfect.