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Number of use of force measures applied in federal prison Canada 2017

Number of use of force measures applied in federal prison in Canada in fiscal year 2017, by type of measure

The data displays the number of use of force measures applied in federal prisons in Canada in fiscal year 2017. There were 23 incidents in which use of force with a baton was applied in federal prisons in Canada in fiscal year 2017.

Verbal intervention 1304
Physical handling 1035
Restraint equipment 911
Use of OC (pepper) spray 852
Emergency response team 98
Shield 97
Baton 23
Use of CS (tear) gas 20
Display/ charging firearm 16
Use of firearm - warning shot 10
Distraction device 5
Use of firearm - aimed shot 0