Tuesday, March 10, 2015

How To Use Prisoner Transport Systems

By Leslie Ball


When dealing with a convict, every single detail is put into consideration starting from the beginning to the end. Nothing should be taken for granted when dealing with an inmate. The danger involved with handling such individuals is tremendous and this is why prisoner transport systems used for movement should be cautiously done.

The means through which they are transported from one area to another should proceed with no difficulties encountered on either side of the involved parties. The inmates and guards should both reach the destination in one piece without any technicalities occurring between them. Measure in keeping the convicts detained should be keenly investigated before boarding the means of transport.

The means used should have the necessary resources to keep the convicts detained and away from any objects that can hurt themselves or the supervising guards available at the time. Therefore the contractor involved in setting up the restraints that will be used on the prisoner is supposed to be thoroughly vetted and investigated to avoid any collusion with inmates.

This caution is especially required during the movement of an inmate either being transferred to a new facility or being transported from the court to prison. Most convicts try to use this chance to escape from prison because the guards involved are restricted as compared to the prison center where reinforcements can arrive within minutes of a riot or escape to maintain the situation.

Due to the different categories of prisoners, ranging from the petty offenders to the more serious criminal offenders there also exist different types of prisons. This has been done in order to deal with the different people appropriately and according to their level. This creates an equal playing field between the inmates and guards who may be at the same level or lower than the skilled guards.

Therefore family photos and other personal belongings are advised to be left at the locker room while changing uniform. They are also taught how to read the inmates intentions therefore putting a stop to any idea that a convict may have on causing a riot or escaping. These are some of the common activities that happen in jail when the officials available do not notice the signs earlier.

Vehicles are not the only means that can be for transportation because airplanes can are also used for this purpose. When this mode of transport is used, there are serious conditions that need to be met for it to succeed. The restraining tools used should be able to hold the prisoners for the entire flight without any problems arising. A boundary should separate the guards and the prisoners from any contact. This helps in protecting the guards in case anything happens.

They should therefore not be put under such situations that may endanger their lives. The situation should always be under the control of officers involved with the prisoners. There should also be constant communication with the prison with regular checkups to monitor the status of the ongoing operation. The prison facilities involved in the transportation process should also be in communication to ensure the exchange is successful.




About the Author:



No comments: