Two northwestern Ontario communities are receiving help for their corrections system.
The province has announced 19 correctional officers will be assigned to the northern region.
The Kenora Jail, Thunder Bay Correctional Centre and Thunder Bay Jail will benefit as a result although the exact number isn’t known.
A total of 107 new correctional officers will be spread out across Ontario.
The grads are coming off an eight-week training program that took place virtually and in-person.
Recruits received extensive training with enhanced instruction in communication and de-escalation skills.
The curriculum also included a focus on Indigenous cultural training, anti-Black racism, and inmate management techniques.
This is part of a $500 million investment over five years to transform correctional services and improve safety.
