By CKPG Today

One person dies at Prince George Correctional Centre

Feb 25, 2025 | 9:58 AM

PRINCE GEORGE — British Columbia’s Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General has confirmed the death of an individual on February 13, 2025, who had been in custody at Prince George Correctional Centre.

The Ministry says “any death in custody is a tragedy and our thoughts and condolences are with this individual’s loved ones at this time.”

In a statement, the Ministry adds:

“BC Corrections and the BC Coroners Service are investigating. The BC Coroners Service’s investigation is independent and will look to determine how, where, when and by what means the individual came to their death.

For its part, BC Corrections will conduct a review into the circumstances. Due to privacy laws BC Corrections is unable to release further details as they are confirmed by the BC Coroners Services and are considered personal health information.

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Though privacy laws prevent BC Corrections from releasing further details, BC Corrections can confirm that both BC Corrections and the Provincial Health Services Authority Correctional Health Services team, who is responsible for health care services for individuals within custody, extensively screen every person entering custody to help identify seriously ill individuals and prevent self-harm and suicide.

This includes being seen by a nurse and mental health screener within 24-hours of admission into custody and ongoing health screenings and care as required for anyone identified as being at risk.“