HAMILTON – As part of Ontario’s plan to improve public safety, Fort Frances Jail, Kenora Jail, Monteith Correctional Complex, Sudbury Jail and Thunder Bay Correctional Centre are getting some new Correctional Officers.
“Our government continues to strengthen Ontario’s justice system by hiring more staff to support correctional services,” said Solicitor General Michael Kerzner. “Correctional officers contribute to the safety of our communities and provide a vital service within the justice system, and we are proud to have their backs. On behalf of the Ontario government, I applaud every person who has chosen a career in corrections and thank them for their commitment to public service and to ensuring inmates have what they need for successful rehabilitation while in custody.”
Back in 2020, the Ontario government laid out a plan to invest $500 million in frontline corrections.
The investment included upgrades to the outdated infrastructure to address overcrowding and improvement to mental health and addiction services.
According to the Solicitor Generals’ office, these individuals have completed the eight-week training program virtually through Mohawk College and an in-person training course through the Corrections Centre for Professional Advancement and Training.
Their extensive training included enhanced instruction in communication and de-escalation techniques. The curriculum also included a focus on anti-Black racism, Indigenous cultural training, and inmate management techniques.
