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Recommendation 166
This recommendation is assigned to CSNSW.
Recommendation
That machinery should be put in place for the exchange, between Police and Corrective Services authorities, of information relating to the care of prisoners.
Context
The Royal Commission noted the necessity to have formal and reliable systems in place for the transfer of information relevant to a prisoner’s care and protection to those who need to know. This extends to Police and Corrective Services authorities and recommendation 166 is directed at requiring the implementation of machinery for exchange information relating to the care of prisoners.
Status: Implemented
CSNSW ensures the safe and humane management of inmates, requiring custody management documents from police for each new reception, including a Prisoner/Intoxicated Persons Transfer Note and a custody management record.
According to Custodial Operations Policy and Procedures (COPP) 1.1, Reception Procedures, inmates with serious observable injury or illness are not accepted into CSNSW custody unless proper medical attention has been obtained by NSW Police Force (NSWPF) and/or the inmate has been evaluated by a qualified medical practitioner.
NSWPF must obtain a mental health clearance for inmates with mental health issues before they are accepted into CSNSW custody.
Relevant comments and alerts are recorded on the inmate identification & observation form (IIO) and stored in the inmate's Case Management file.
Detail of implementation
CSNSW is committed to the safe and humane management of inmates in custody and policy requires staff to obtain custody management documents from police for each new reception including:
a Prisoner/Intoxicated Persons Transfer Note
a custody management record – this outlines the inmate’s care whilst in police custody and includes their CNI number, personal details and any immediate crisis or medical concerns.
The only time staff do not receive the Custody Management record is when an inmate is received from court.
COPP 1.1 Reception Procedures Point 1.2 Acceptance of inmates into CSNSW custody from Police any inmate who is suffering from serious observable injury or illness will not be accepted in CSNSW unless proper medical attention has been obtained by NSW Police Force (NSWPF) and/or inmate has been evaluated by a medical practitioner or personnel qualified to make a necessary medical evaluation to confirm that the inmate is fit to be detained in custody at a court/police cell location. Any inmates with mental health issues NSWPF are required to obtain a mental health clearance before accepting an inmate into CSNSW Custody.
Point 4.3 Transfer of custody management documents (NSWPF) & 4.4 Procedures for transfer of documents (NSWPF)
All relevant comments and alerts are recorded on the inmate identification & observation form (IIO) and the documents are stored on the inmates Case Management file.
Evidence
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