Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre

Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre
Location London, Ontario, Canada
Status Operational
Security class Maximum
Capacity 450
Opened 1977
Managed by Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services

The Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre is a maximum security jail located in London, Ontario.[1] Concerns have recently been raised about the security of the staff and visitors at the prison[2] as well as prison overcrowding.[3][4][5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Adult Facilities - Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services
  2. ↑ EMDC one of the Most Dangerous facilities for staff
  3. ↑ Overcrowding causing problems at EMDC
  4. ↑ Nearly half of Ontario's jails are overcrowded
  5. ↑ Judge reduces sentences because Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre overcrowded

Coordinates: 42°55′15″N 81°13′27″W / 42.9208°N 81.2241°W / 42.9208; -81.2241

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