Dozens of correctional officers gathered Friday to pay tribute to their colleague who was seriously injured by an inmate at the Sorel-Tracy detention facility in early December.
Published yesterday at 3:48 p.m.
“In a prison environment, health and safety issues at work are numerous and can have very serious consequences,” recall in a joint press release the Union of Correctional Services Officers of Quebec (SAPSCQ–CSN), the Federation of Employees and public service employees–CSN, the Central Council of Montérégie–CSN and the Confederation of National Unions.
Correctional officer beaten by inmate with mental health issues on 1is last December. He was alone with the prisoner at the time of the incident. He has since been hospitalized for a skull fracture and could even lose the use of his eyes, according to our information.
The attack created a shock wave in the correctional community. The agents had also refused to open the cells of inmates in all prisons in Quebec on the Tuesday following the event.
“Despite knowledge of the facts, for several years the situation has been deteriorating, insecurity is permanent and physical and psychological injuries are affecting an ever-increasing number. »
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