Assault of an Inmate at Kent Institution
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – On November 13, 2024, at approximately 9:30 p.m. PST, an inmate was assaulted at Kent Institution, a medium-security federal penitentiary in Abbotsford, British Columbia.
The inmate was taken to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is investigating the incident and has placed the alleged assailant in segregation.
“The safety and security of our staff and inmates is our top priority,” said CSC spokesperson, Marie Pier Lécuyer. “We take all incidents of violence seriously and will take appropriate action to hold those responsible accountable.”
The CSC is working with the Abbotsford Police Department and the British Columbia Coroners Service to investigate the incident. No further details are available at this time.
About Kent Institution
Kent Institution is a medium-security federal penitentiary located in Abbotsford, British Columbia. The institution houses male inmates who have been sentenced to two or more years in prison. Kent Institution has a capacity of 440 inmates and offers a range of programs and services, including educational programs, employment training, and substance abuse treatment.
About the Correctional Service of Canada
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is responsible for the administration of federal penitentiaries and the supervision of offenders in the community. The CSC’s mission is to contribute to public safety by managing offenders in a safe and humane manner and by helping them to successfully reintegrate into society.
Assault of an inmate at Kent Institution
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