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 vehicle being used in transportation should be the main key factor. They mostly use vans and buses which are specially equipped for the task and they transport the inmates from safe areas such as law courts and jails to other prisons. In some few cases planes, trains and vessels can be used.

Safety on these vehicles is ensured by having bars and wire mesh covering the windows. They also contain bullet proof glasses for extra security. Radio communication gadgets are also equipped as there can be isolation from other guards during transporting. Carrying extra weapons and use of position units is advisable for easy tracking.

Training the police officers who operate these cars and conduct the transportation operation is very import as a lot of professionalism is needed. Security guards from correctional services and court services are most viable for this job as they have a lot of experience having spent most of their time with these inmates. One has to undergo initial training in order to handle these prisoners properly. Usually, assistance in escorting the vehicle is provided if the vehicle is passing through risky regions.

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 in order to transport a lot of prisoners at a time. This helps in reduction of the cost incurred through fuel, vehicle lease and maintenance. Some of the drivers work on contracts thus the few times they are on the move the less the payment they will demand. There should also be planned effective schedules hence ensuring prisoners are delivered to required regions on time.

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.

Prison transport system will run well and efficiently in terms of services if all the above is observed. Mistreatment of prisoners which is a common case will be reduced and they will be treated with justice. Following all these criteria no wastage of time will occur thus reducing cost and man power used.




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