Inspectors have conducted an inspection of HMP Wetherby and published their report today. What we found Levels of self-harm and violence were high. Many violent incidents involved weapons, but body-worn cameras were not always activated when force was used in response. The quality of relationships between staff and children was inconsistent and too few children […]
Body cams for Scots prison officers to be trialled at three jails amid rise in inmate deaths Bosses at three Scots jails are set to trial body cams for staff amid a worrying rise in prison deaths. The technology will see pilots at HMP Barlinnie in Glasgow, HMP Low Moss in East Dunbartonshire and HMP […]
This research reports on the evaluation of the Body Worn Camera pilot, and provides recommendations for further camera use. Read the Research >> Background >> Whoops! You need enhanced membership to access this page – login below or join now https://prisons.org.uk/register/enhanced
Inspectors have conducted an inspection of HMP swaleside and published their report today. A prison holding men convicted of serious offences and who pose a high risk of harm to the public is continuing to struggle because of its reliance on officers bussed in from other jails. Over 40% of prisoners at HMP Swaleside were […]
Update: 21st December 2023 Body Worn Camera Pilot Evaluation Report >> 28th April 2023 Every prison officer in England and Wales now has access to a body-worn video camera while on shift to help keep them safe and cut prison violence, the new Lord Chancellor has announced today (28 April 2023). Alex Chalk KC confirmed […]