Prison escape incidents per region
Annabel Reid made this Official Information request to Department of Corrections
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From: Annabel Reid
Dear Department of Corrections,
I would like to know how many prisoners have escaped in the past year, and which prisons they have escaped from.
Yours faithfully,
Annabel Reid
From: WRIGHT, Chris (WELLHO)
Department of Corrections
Hi Annabel,
You asked how many escapes we've had in the last year.
The answer is 10.
5 escaped while being escorted from a location to or from prison. The
prisons are Rimutaka, Akl Women's, Waikeria, NRCF and MECF.
3 breakouts ie broke out of prison. The prisons are Waikeria and MECF.
2 absconding ie walking away from work group or something similar. Prison
is Tongariro/Rangipo.
Details of these prisons are on our website.
I hope this is of assistance to you.
Cheers
Chris Wright
Senior Media Adviser
Department of Corrections
Mayfair House
44 - 52 The Terrace
PO Box 1206
WELLINGTON 6140
[email address]
[mobile number]
(04) 460 3095
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