Lockdown at Fenbrook Institution

Gravenhurst, Ontario, February 3, 2012 - At approximately 12:45 on February 1, 2012, Fenbrook Institution, a medium security federal penitentiary, was placed on lockdown to investigate health and safety concerns raised by staff members. Consequently, a number of hobby craft items were confiscated from the inmate population.

The safety and security of our institutions is the primary consideration of the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC). Fenbrook Institution will re-open as soon as it is determined safe to do so.

Regularly scheduled visits may be affected. Those who have previously scheduled visits are asked to contact the institution directly.

In order to improve its practices to prevent and reduce future safety concerns, CSC will continue to work in an effort to review the circumstances and take action where necessary.

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For more information, media personnel may contact:

Annette Allen
Assistant Warden Management Services
Correctional Service Canada
Fenbrook Institution
705-687-7142