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Recommendation 131
This recommendation is assigned to CSNSW
Recommendation
That where police officers in charge of prisoners acquire information relating to the medical condition of a prisoner, either because they observe that condition or because the information is voluntarily disclosed to them, such information should be recorded where it may be accessed by any other police officer charged with the supervision of that prisoner. Such information should be added to the screening form referred to in Recommendation 126 or filed in association with it.
Context
At the commencement of Chapter 24.1 the Royal Commission report stated that issues dealing with Police and prison custody deaths would be dealt with separately in different chapters as the issues were quitedistinct. Since the time of the RCIADIC report, Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) has taken operational responsibility for some police/court cells. While this recommendation is directed at Police, CSNSW has provided a response as far as relevant. This recommendation is directed at ensuring any police/corrections on duty has access to relevant information to enable effective and safe management of the inmate.
Status: Implemented
Custodial Operations Policy & Procedures (COPP) Section 1.1 outlines the procedures for accepting offenders into CSNSW custody from NSW Police. Inmates with serious injuries or illnesses must receive medical attention before acceptance, and those with mental health issues require a mental health clearance. All relevant comments and alerts are recorded on the Identification & Observation form and stored in the inmate's Case Management file.
Detail of implementation
COPP Section 1.1 Reception procedures
Outlines the procedures for accepting an offender is received into CSNSW custody from NSW Police.
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 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 Identification & Observation form (IIO) and the documents are stored on the inmates Case Management file
Evidence
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