More Correctional Officers Coming to Niagara

Friday, 4 March 2022 14:14

By Linda Morgan

Province hiring 107 new correctional officers for 18 different facilities.

The Niagara Detention Centre is getting some new correctional officers.

The province has hired 107 new officers for 18 institutions across Ontario.

Sixteen will support the Central Region at the Hamilton Wentworth Detention Centre, Maplehurst Correctional Complex and Niagara Detention Centre.

The hires are part of the Ontario government's commitment to invest over $500 million over five years to transform correctional services in the province.

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More Correctional Officers Coming to Niagara

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