Guidance

Communications and security during internal prisoner movements: PSI 13/2011

Rules and guidance on communication and security while moving people around a prison.

• From: HM Prison and Probation Service and Ministry of Justice
• Published: 1 April 2011

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Management and security of communication / control rooms and internal prisoner movement: PSI 13/2011

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Details

This prison service instruction (PSI) sets out rules and guidance for the smooth running and safety of a prison while people are moving around, including managing the radio network and coordinating responses to incidents.

It covers:

• roles and responsibilities for communication and control rooms
• standards and best practice for internal radio networks
• managing and maintaining security equipment
• managing perimeter security
• what to do in an incident or emergency
• moving prisoners around the prison and roll checks
• the use of national call signs

This is a current PSI. It came into effect on 1 April 2011.

Published 1 April 2011