lundi 10 mars 2014

Prisoner Transport Systems And Live Saving Tips For Officers

By Leticia Jensen


In the previous decades, prisoners or those who were convicted of crime were often transported using enclosed wagons. Some still do use these types of prisoner transportation. Today, police agencies have now used retrofitted vehicles equipped with all security tools to ensure fast and safe transport.

Mentioning security, prisoner transport systems of today are now using bulletproof glasses, segregated compartments, and meshed windows. There might be a different compartment for police officers escorting these people as well. This will secure the life of an officer especially when they are away from back up and are isolated during the route.

Some advanced security technologies are also deployed during the route. Few of these could be radio communications, advanced weapons, global positioning, and CCTV cameras that are accessible by certain police agencies. These technologies will further ensure the safety of the officers and would be serve as proof of evidence in emergency cases, especially cameras.

Usually, convict transportation vehicles are provided by the criminal justice department. They can be spending millions to maintain these for the safety of the public. However, some states have already partnered with private companies to provide them with these services. This can help them cope with budget cuts and delegate tasks to providers so they can optimize their public services.

Private vehicles are being tested for compliance by certain correctional departments. Doing so ensures that these automobiles have the ability to securely box these prisoners along the route with confidence. These are also examined if these are humane enough and fairly breathable for a couple number of people inside. The rest of the examination would be about the mechanical condition of the vehicle.

Moreover, convict transportation is a difficult job to do. There have been officers getting hurt and prisoners getting harassed in the past. This is the reason part of this writing is about how to securely transport a convict. Below are the details how to do such.

To start with, ensure to fully search the person even if previous officers have done it. It is a way to ensure that the prisoner has nothing under the sleeve that might prevent safe transfer. Furthermore, it is advisable to position yourself properly to avoid gun snatching.

Next, do not make friends with them and always follow non disclosure procedures. They are not enemies but they have full motivation to do anything to escape. Do not entertain questions about yourself and your family because you do not know what these people are capable of doing. Stay professional and protect yourself at all times.

Lastly, prepare everything before you transport these prisoners. Stopping along the route could increase the chances of being ambushed. If you need to eat your lunch, buy some fast food and eat your way to the destination. In addition, never stop even if the person wants to urinate or take a smoke break. Even if they are having a heart attack, it would be best to wait for a supervisor or a backup to arrive before doing anything. It might be horrifying to watch someone look out of breathe or urinate in their pants but guarding your life would still be the best thing to do in these situations.




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