B.C. prison guards decry increasing violence, drone drops of weapons, drugs

B.C. prison guards decry increasing violence, drone drops of weapons, drugs

The Union of Canadian Correctional Officers says prisons have become “overwhelmed” by a surge in drone drops of weapons and drugs, driving a wave of violence in correctional facilities.

B.C. prison guards decry increasing violence, drone drops of weapons, drugs

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. -- B.C. prisons are facing a wave of violence unseen by even veteran correctional officers, spurred by drone drops of drugs and weapons, and the union representing guards says it's worsening a mental health crisis among its members.

B.C. prison guards decry increasing violence, drone drops of weapons, drugs

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — B.C. prisons are facing a wave of violence unseen by even veteran correctional officers, spurred by drone drops of drugs and weapons, and the union representing guards says it's worsening a mental health crisis among its members.

B.C. prison guards decry increasing violence, drone drops of weapons, drugs

The Union of Canadian Correctional Officers says prisons have become "overwhelmed" by a surge in drone drops of weapons and drugs, driving a wave of violence in correctional facilities.

B.C. prison guards decry increasing violence, drone drops of weapons, drugs

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — B.C. prisons are facing a wave of violence unseen by even veteran correctional officers, spurred by drone drops of drugs and weapons, and the union representing guards says it’s worsening a mental health crisis among its members.  The Union of Canadian Correctional Officers said Wednesday that prisons have become “overwhelmed” by the […]

B.C. prison guards decry increasing violence, drone drops of weapons, drugs

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — The Union of Canadian Correctional Officers says prisons have become "overwhelmed" by a surge in drone drops of weapons and drugs, driving a wave of violence in correctional facilities.