Lock Down and Exceptional Search at Bowden Institution

Innisfail, Alberta, 23 March, 2012 – At approximately 8:00 p.m., on March 22, 2012, Bowden Institution, a medium security federal penitentiary, was placed on lockdown in order to facilitate an exceptional search of the institution.

The search is being conducted to ensure the ongoing safety and security of the institution, its staff and the inmates. The institution will return to normal routine when it is determined safe to do so.

Visits will be suspended until the search has been completed.

CSC is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for staff and inmates.  CSC also works in partnership with the police to take action against those who attempt to have contraband brought into correctional institutions.

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For more information, media personnel may contact:

Rita Wehrle
Assistant Warden Management Services
Correctional Service Canada
Bowden Institution
403-227-7346