Justice and Public Safety
September 9, 2016

Media Advisory: Minister Parsons to Participate in New Collaborative Initiative for Correctional Officer Training

The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, will participate in the launch of a new collaborative initiative for the Correctional Officer Recruit Training (CORT) program Monday, September 12 at 8:30 a.m. The event will take place at the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Memorial Campus on Parade Street, St. John’s. Minister Parsons will be joined by Chief Bill Janes of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary and Owen Brophy, the province’s Superintendent of Prisons.

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Media contact:
Jacquelyn Howard
Director of Communications
Department of Justice and Public Safety
709-729-6985, 689-2624
jacquelynhoward@gov.nl.ca

2016 09 09                             3:25 p.m.