Province aiming to improve safety behind bars with changes to correctional system

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The new act also includes more transparency for how to handle inmates and introduces a more structured and independent approach to inmate discipline for serious incidents, where those will now be dealt with by Justices of the Peace. 

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“This ensures decisions are impartial and consistent,” read the release. “It also ensures clear and enforceable consequences for serious misconduct are in place.” 

Additionally, the Government has taken further steps in improving safety and inmate accountability by teaming up with the Saskatchewan Marshals Service (SMS), where the goal is to strengthen how criminal incidents are addressed within correctional facilities.  

The Marshals will investigate offences that happen within provincial custody and will lay charges when appropriate to ensure incidents, such as violence or drug trafficking, are dealt with in a timely manner, while leaving municipal police officers to focus on protecting the community. The SMS will begin working at three institutions in Prince Albert, including the Prince Albert Correctional Centre, Pine Grove Correctional Centre, and Prince Albert Youth Residence, with a mandate to expand to other correctional facilities. 

“This new partnership strengthens public safety by ensuring that serious incidents involving offenders in custody are investigated thoroughly, safely and with clear accountability for criminal actions,” Saskatchewan Marshals Service Chief Marshal Robert Cameron said.  

“By assuming responsibility for these investigations, the Saskatchewan Marshals Service will help reduce the operational burden on already busy police services of jurisdiction, allowing them to focus more time and resources on responding to 911 emergencies and advancing proactive crime reduction efforts.” 

According to the release, the changes will create a more balanced and effective correctional system that upholds the rule of law, while protecting individual rights and ensuring correctional facilities remain safe, secure, and well managed. 

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