Escorts

Question 1

What is an escort?

Answer 1

An escort is the movement of one or more prisoners beyond the secure confines of the prison under custody and control of the staff

Question 2

What is a Person Escort Record?

Answer 2

It identifies the prisoner and includes risk assessment that considers the risk of escape or other possible harm e.g self harm

Question 3

How many staff need to accompany a prisoner?

Answer 3

2 staff

Cat D only need 1

Question 4

What are the three types of restraint? And when are they typically used?

Answer 4

Standard cuff for men

Ratchet cuffs- enables security for small risk and used for all women and men with small wrists

Escort chain- used when privacy is needed e.g toilet

Low risk- single cuff
High risk- double cuff

Question 5

Describe what must happen in bed watch?

Answer 5

Prisoner is cuffed to the bed
Restraints are checked every hour at irregularly intervals
Visitors are only allowed with permission from the governor

Question 6

Name the two documents that must be checked by reception

Answer 6

The committal warrant

And PER

Must also check persons identity and Order Court if necessary

Question 7

What is a Cell Share Risk Assessment?

Answer 7

All prisoners have one and it’s to see if a person poses a risk if they shared a cell