One copy of the PER is to be scanned and attached to the Custody Record Prisoner Escort and Custody Services It is the responsibility of the Prisoner Escort and Custody Services to convey detainees to and from court and to prison. Police resources can be used in the event of PECS being unavailable and arrangements are to be made via the Force Control Room. Custody staff are to notify the provider by secure e-mail of the requirement for transporting a detainee and the intended destination. This is to be carried out each night detainees are lodged for court and when required during daytime hours. PECS vehicles will be directed to the secure van dock and admitted to the Charge Desk Area. Following the completion of paperwork including PER forms and the transfer of property, the detainee will be handed over. Transport to and from Other Force Areas When detainees are to be transported from another Force Area, Custody Staff are to be notified of the departure destination and anticipated time of arrival of the detainee to ensure that a cell is reserved. When detainees are to be transported to another Force Area the Custody Officer will liaise with the Force Control Room to arrange transport or will liaise with the corresponding Force to facilitate collection. A PER form will be required together with a copy of the custody record. Officers will be directed to one of the secure Van Docks to collect or transport detainees from the suite. Other Agency Transport agencies such as Social Services or UKBA are to be directed to one of the Van Docks or the Visitor’s Parking Area as appropriate. Detainees, property and paperwork are to be handed over and signed for. Transport on Release from Custody Emphasis upon transport away from the custody suite will be placed upon the detainee. Arresting officers should have reminded detainees to bring mobile phones and money to the suite at the point of arrest. Detainees will be afforded the opportunity to contact a friend or family member to collect them or will be provided with a list of public transport options. If the Custody Officer deems it necessary to arrange transport as part of a risk assessed based exit strategy, they will liaise with the Force Control Room to arrange for officers to attend the suite and provide transport. Detainees will be released from custody via the public entrance through the Visitors’ Reception, whilst requiring transport home will be released into the care of the escorting officers. Bail Management Bail Attendees People returning to the suite to answer bail are to use the Visitors Reception unless they arrive in a police vehicle with an officer. They will be asked to
One copy of the PER is to be scanned and attached to the Custody Record Prisoner Escort and Custody Services It is the responsibility of the Prisoner Escort and Custody Services to convey detainees to and from court and to prison. Police resources can be used in the event of PECS being unavailable and arrangements are to be made via the Force Control Room. Custody staff are to notify the provider by secure e-mail of the requirement for transporting a detainee and the intended destination. This is to be carried out each night detainees are lodged for court and when required during daytime hours. PECS vehicles will be directed to the secure van dock and admitted to the Charge Desk Area. Following the completion of paperwork including PER forms and the transfer of property, the detainee will be handed over. Transport to and from Other Force Areas When detainees are to be transported from another Force Area, Custody Staff are to be notified of the departure destination and anticipated time of arrival of the detainee to ensure that a cell is reserved. When detainees are to be transported to another Force Area the Custody Officer will liaise with the Force Control Room to arrange transport or will liaise with the corresponding Force to facilitate collection. A PER form will be required together with a copy of the custody record. Officers will be directed to one of the secure Van Docks to collect or transport detainees from the suite. Other Agency Transport agencies such as Social Services or UKBA are to be directed to one of the Van Docks or the Visitor’s Parking Area as appropriate. Detainees, property and paperwork are to be handed over and signed for. Transport on Release from Custody Emphasis upon transport away from the custody suite will be placed upon the detainee. Arresting officers should have reminded detainees to bring mobile phones and money to the suite at the point of arrest. Detainees will be afforded the opportunity to contact a friend or family member to collect them or will be provided with a list of public transport options. If the Custody Officer deems it necessary to arrange transport as part of a risk assessed based exit strategy, they will liaise with the Force Control Room to arrange for officers to attend the suite and provide transport. Detainees will be released from custody via the public entrance through the Visitors’ Reception, whilst requiring transport home will be released into the care of the escorting officers. Bail Management Bail Attendees People returning to the suite to answer bail are to use the Visitors Reception unless they arrive in a police vehicle with an officer. They will be asked to
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