Lockdown and search at Mission Institution – medium-security unit
Mission, British Columbia – On October 31, 2024, at approximately 8:30 a.m., staff at Mission Institution – medium-security unit initiated a lockdown to conduct a search of the institution. The lockdown was initiated after an inmate was found to be missing during a routine count.
The search was conducted by staff from Mission Institution, with the assistance of the Correctional Service Canada (CSC) Emergency Response Team. During the search, contraband was seized, including cell phones, drugs, and weapons.
The missing inmate was located and taken into custody without incident.
The lockdown was lifted at approximately 11:30 a.m.
CSC is committed to ensuring the safety and security of its institutions and the public. The lockdown and search at Mission Institution was part of CSC’s ongoing efforts to maintain a safe and secure environment for staff and inmates.
About Mission Institution
Mission Institution is a medium-security federal penitentiary located in Mission, British Columbia. The institution houses male inmates who have been sentenced to two years or more.
Mission Institution offers a variety of programs and services to inmates, including:
- Education
- Employment training
- Substance abuse treatment
- Mental health services
CSC is committed to providing inmates with the opportunity to rehabilitate and reintegrate into society. The programs and services offered at Mission Institution are designed to help inmates develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the community.
Lockdown and search at Mission Institution – medium-security unit
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