Jail Violence
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Nova Scotia judges describes rising violence, tension in Halifax-area provincial jailThe judge noted that assaults were observed on security cameras resulting in a variety of injuries, including two inmates who had to be taken to hospital.CanadaApr 21, 2023
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Guards’ union protests at Okanagan jail, says assaults on staff have ‘skyrocketed’The OCC is B.C.’s newest and largest jail, with 11 living units and 378 high-security inmate cells.Sep 9, 2019
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Video-recorded beating of mentally-ill California inmate leads to $1.9M settlement“We’re going to put you to sleep,” one sheriff’s official says moments before six other jailers rush toward the cell to aid in restraining Beau Bangert.CrimeApr 1, 2019
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Ontario jails to implement full-body scanners in bid to reduce contrabandOntario's correctional services minister says full-body scanners will be installed at Ontario jails as a way to better detect contraband.CrimeMay 3, 2016
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