How Prisoner Transport Systems Operate

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.

These cars should be highly protected thus may have bars or wire mesh on the windows. The glass on the panes are mostly bullet proof for maximum security. As they are escorting the prisoners, isolation from other security personnel occurs thus the vehicles are equipped with radio communications, addition weapons and positioning units for easy tracking.

The police officers operating these vehicles should be highly trained professionals. They mainly are from the correctional or court services; hence, have proper experience to handle the inmates. There is initial training on how to properly handle the prisoners. If they are passing through dangerous places, an escort of two or more police cars is available for enough back up.

Incidents involving mistreatment of the prisoners on transportation is common. Therefore, there is need to install security cameras all over the vans. In case of abuse, there will be crude evidence from the video recording which can help in solving the disputes. If the car is attacked, it can be easy to identify the attackers through these cameras as the event is recorded.

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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