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Correctional Officer Attacked on the Job

Sign at Milner Ridge Correctional Centre

Jul 11, 2019

The MGEU is calling on the government to implement effective strategies to help protect members working in correctional facilities following a recent assault at Milner Ridge Correctional Centre.

On Monday night a correctional officer was attacked by two inmates inside the facility.  His injuries required medical attention in hospital.

“There is no question that this was extremely frightening for the officer involved and his fellow co-workers.  It is very fortunate that he was not more seriously injured,” said MGEU President Michelle Gawronsky.  “We’re thankful for the quick action of the officers involved who got their colleague to safety and those who diffused the volatile situation.”

Correctional Officers from adult and youth facilities have been sounding the alarm for months on the growing number of violent incidents inside these jails.  It’s become far too common for officers to be verbally and physically attacked while on shift.  Whether it’s getting punched, spit on, or slapped, Gawronsky says the violence is escalating.

“Officers are finding that inmates can often be more violent and unpredictable than in the past because of more complex issues facing them, including meth and other drug addictions along with mental health issues,” she said.  “These complex needs require more rehabilitative programming, but, government cuts have unfortunately taken many of these supports away.”

For example, last May the government cut the employment training program for inmates in Manitoba.  This included:

  • Carpentry shop and graphic arts shop at Milner Ridge;
  • Gardening, carpentry, and meat cutting program at Agassiz Youth Centre;
  • Carpentry and gardening programs at Brandon Correctional Centre; and
  • Computer shop, upholstery shop, tailor shop and blanket program at Headingley Correctional Centre.

The MGEU represents over 2,000 Correctional Officers in the province.

 

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