Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Information On Prisoner Transport Systems

By Mattie Knight


This is known to be a key area which needs more attention and focus. It mainly involves transportation of inmates who are obviously criminals or law breakers; hence, care must be taken as they are bound to cause trouble. For that reason, special measures and precautions have to be put in place especially in selecting the security personnel. The following is a guideline on how to make the conveyance successful through prisoner transport systems by ensuring no trouble is caused all through.

The transport vehicle is the first thing to put a lot of emphasis on. The vehicle is specially designed for the task and usually a bus or van is used on the carriage from a secure place such as prisons or court houses to another. In other areas railcars, vessels or aircraft can be used but that is rarely used.

The windows on these cars are highly secured having bars and wire mesh on them. The panels on the doors have bulletproof glasses to increase the security. Usually separations of the guards and other security personnel on patrol occurs and thus there is need to equip the vehicles with radio communications to keep them in touch. There is also need to carry extra weaponry and devices that can be used for tracking.

The police officers on these vehicles must be highly trained with a lot of know-how on dealing with jailbirds. In most cases, police officers from correctional facilities and court service are highly qualified for this job as they have spent most of their time with inmates. Training before taking this job is vital in order to learn how to deal with convicts in a good manner. Escort on these vehicles is provided if they are passing through dangerous areas.

Authorities can be in a position to mistreat the prisoners in the process of their transportation. Having security cameras all over the vans help reduce such cases. Recording from the videos can be used as evidence if this occur and thus ensuring justice has been done. In case the car is ambushed or is involved in an accident all the events leading to this will be well viewed and those responsible apprehended.

The vehicles used in transportation should be large enough to be able to hold a large capacity of inmates at a go. This will help cut down the large cost of petrol and repairs which can be caused by many unwanted movements. Drivers operating these vehicles are usually paid under contracts meaning the less time they are on the move the less they demand. There ought to be a well written schedule in place to prevent wastage of time in the transportation.

The safety of the prisoners on transportation must also be maintained. The transportation facilities must be provided in a manner that protects their health and welfare. The vans can be custom designed which includes building of separation cages which prevents adults, women and children from mixing. Automated temperature devices can also be installed for the well being of the prisoners.

By ensuring all this, the prison transport system will provide very good services and also avoid the cases of mistreatment on transportation. Provision of better facilities will ensure no problems occur during the voyage and that everything is done on time and according to the schedule. The security officers will also ensure that they are at all times safe.




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