Recommendation 1 – Clarify the use of force and restraints policy to remove doubt and ensure accurate and reliable reporting
Recommendation 2 – Change policy so prisoners placed in a rip proof gown are only returned to mainstream following an assessment by a mental health professional
Recommendation 3 – Investigate the use of trained mental health first responders
Recommendation 4 – Provide mandatory training for Senior Officers including for their quality assurance role in incident reporting
Recommendation 5 – Review the potential for investment in both body worn cameras and high quality CCTV
Recommendation 6 – Investigate assessment testing in place of mandatory refresher training
Recommendation 7 – Operationally review all use of force and restraint tactics, techniques, and equipment every two years
Recommendation 8 – Improve the prisoner complaints management system to provide the ability to effectively interrogate the date