decision is made. The timings should be considered on a case by case basis but there is an expectation that each case will be reviewed by the Custody Officers during the 9pm custody handover process (late turn to night duty shift) in order to assist planning the potential transfer arrangements. The late hour should not necessarily prohibit a young person being transferred out and it is paramount that custody staff and OOH staff reach a mutually agreeable decision with the approach that custody is not a suitable place for children. (iv) Risk Assessment Joint Decision by Police and Services – Children’s 5.14 The Custody Officer, in cases where the decision of the Police is likely to result in a denial of bail post charge will complete a standardised written risk assessment form for the child, covering: alleged offence(s) and any fit with previous offending presenting needs known safety and wellbeing issues – any observed health/medical issues a brief summary of the specific reasons why Police Bail is being denied 5.15 The Custody Officer will: share key details of the risk assessment with the KCC officer during the telephone call requesting transfer send via Secure email a copy of the assessment to the KCC Officer immediately after the conclusion of the telephone call to the address above make a comprehensive entry on to the Custody Record detailing: to whom they spoke the outcome of the discussion whether appropriate accommodation can be provided the reasons, if they apply, for accommodation suitable in line with the level of risk is not available following a decision not to transfer a child / young person to local authority accommodation record the rationale on the PACE Certificate of Detention form send the Certificate, via Secure email, to the Central Youth Justice Team for presentation to the Court at the child / young first hearing person’s ensure that the child / young person is listed to appear at the first available Court Hearing 5.16 The KCC Officer will: Record details of the discussions and their outcomes and upload the Certificate of Detention and the Child in Police Custody form on Liberi (case management system used by KCC Specialist Children’s Services) or Frame Worki (FWi - case management system used by Medway). notify the Central Youth Justice Team of any child / young person with whom a PACE transfer has been discussed with Kent Police (the Youth Offending Team will be
decision is made. The timings should be considered on a case by case basis but there is an expectation that each case will be reviewed by the Custody Officers during the 9pm custody handover process (late turn to night duty shift) in order to assist planning the potential transfer arrangements. The late hour should not necessarily prohibit a young person being transferred out and it is paramount that custody staff and OOH staff reach a mutually agreeable decision with the approach that custody is not a suitable place for children. (iv) Risk Assessment – Joint Decision by Police and Children’s Services 5.14 The Custody Officer, in cases where the decision of the Police is likely to result in a denial of bail post charge will complete a standardised written risk assessment form for the child, covering: alleged offence(s) and any fit with previous offending presenting needs – known safety and wellbeing issues any observed health/medical issues a brief summary of the specific reasons why Police Bail is being denied 5.15 The Custody Officer will: share key details of the risk assessment with the KCC officer during the telephone call requesting transfer send via Secure email a copy of the assessment to the KCC Officer immediately after the conclusion of the telephone call to the address above make a comprehensive entry on to the Custody Record detailing: to whom they spoke the outcome of the discussion whether appropriate accommodation can be provided the reasons, if they apply, for accommodation suitable in line with the level of risk is not available following a decision not to transfer a child / young person to local authority accommodation record the rationale on the PACE Certificate of Detention form send the Certificate, via Secure email, to the Central Youth Justice Team for presentation to the Court at the child / young person’s first hearing ensure that the child / young person is listed to appear at the first available Court Hearing 5.16 The KCC Officer will: Record details of the discussions and their outcomes and upload the Certificate of Detention and the Child in Police Custody form on Liberi (case management system used by KCC Specialist Children’s Services) or Frame Worki (FWi - case management system used by Medway). notify the Central Youth Justice Team of any child / young person with whom a PACE transfer has been discussed with Kent Police (the Youth Offending Team will be