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By paNOW Staff

SASK PEN

Physical altercation leads to CSC and police investigation at Sask. Pen

Jan 24, 2022 | 10:01 AM

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) and police are investigating a violent incident that happened at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary last week.

On Jan. 20, a physical altercation took place between two inmates in the maximum-security unit.

According to a statement Monday from the CSC, staff responded quickly to resolve the incident and deployed chemical agents and impact munitions to prevent further injury as per the Engagement and Intervention Model.

“The injured inmates were evaluated by health care staff, and one inmate was transported to an outside hospital to receive treatment. The inmate has since returned the institution,” the statement said.

The CSC explained that their Engagement and Intervention Model is a risk-based model intended to guide staff in preventing, responding to, and resolving incidents using the most reasonable interventions.

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“The goal is always to prevent further injury and any use of force is limited to what is necessary and proportionate to manage the situation at hand,” the CSC said, adding this may include a progression of measures to de-escalate and resolve the situation, such as verbal warnings, the use of impact munitions or warning shots.

CSC also explained they do not tolerate violence in any of their institutions, and that criminal and/or disciplinary charges can be laid against any individuals found to be involved in violent incidents.

“Ensuring the safety and security of institutions, staff, inmates, and the public is a CSC priority,” the CSC said.

A full review of the incident is also now being done, and the information gathered gets shared with police, other agencies and partners to prevent these types of situations.

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