Security

Question 1

What is the NSF?

Answer 1

The National Security Framework is a digital only document that sets out the nationwide strategy for keeping prisons secure

Question 2

What is the LSS?

Answer 2

A Local Security Strategy that is based on the NSF, but has establishment specific variations.
The LSS is tested annually in response to serious incidents (mainly desktop exercises)

Question 3

What is the purpose of a roll check? And what happens during one?

Answer 3

To account for prisoners.
Usually occurs when prisoners are in their cells and the officer is on the landing or wing.
Requires a verbal response.
The number is then reported to control room.
NSF require 4 to be done in a 24h period

Question 4

What are the main ways communication is monitored?

Answer 4

Visits
The PIN phone system
Letters

Question 5

Why must communication be monitored?

Answer 5

To ensure security of the prison and prisoners

Question 6

What is the minimum visits entitlement for convicted and unconvicted prisoners?

Answer 6

Convicted: At least 2 in 4 weeks
Unconvicted: At least 3 a week

Question 7

How many phone numbers can a prisoner have on the PIN system?

Answer 7

Social: 20

Legal or confidential: 15

Question 8

What percentage of letters are monitored at random?

Answer 8

5%

Question 9

What are the circumstances under which mail would be monitored routinely?

Answer 9

• Category A prisoners
• Prisoners on a Cat A unit
• E list prisoners
• Subject to offence-related reading
• Subject to intelligence-related readings