A new warden at the Drumheller Institution was sworn in on Friday, February 1, when the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) held a change of command ceremony.
Staff, families, and honoured guests gathered in a private ceremony at the Institution to see outgoing warden Michael Hanley hand over command of to Darcy Emann.
Emann had been acting as warden for the past year. He is originally from Drumheller and has a long career in corrections, serving at a variety of facilities. Early in 2012 he returned to Drumheller to guide the Institution.
Outgoing Warden Michael Hanley (left) and Regional Deputy Commissioner Brenda LaPage pass the keys to the Drumheller Institution to the new Warden, Darcy Emann.
The ceremony is a tradition for CSC. It allows staff to witness the passing of responsibility form one leader to another, is an opportunity to celebrate its traditions, and reaffirms the incoming leader’s commitment to enhancing public safety.
“In many ways this is a symbolic event, but it’s important to note for the newly appointed leader it represents their pledge to ensure that every decision they make respects the CSC’s mission, the rule of law, and the rights of staff and inmates,” said Brenda LaPage, Regional Deputy Commissioner via press release.
“Every change in leadership brings new thinking and new opportunities for growth and I am very pleased to be here to help to commemorate this event.”
Emann replaces Hanley, who was promoted to assistant deputy commissioner pacific region in the summer of 2011.
