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Introduction: The Swiss Centre of Expertise in Prison and Probation (SCEPP) is elaborating a handbook on Dynamic Security to be used in the Swiss context. Through workshops as well as formal exchanges on the national and international level, we are gathering information on the concept of Dynamic Security and its implementation across European penitentiary systems. The aim of this survey is to establish a reliable, up-to-date and specific overview of the current situation, that will help the SCEPP in its work on Dynamic Security. The tentative definition of Dynamic Security, as suggested by the UNODC Handbook on Dynamic Security and Prison Intelligence (p.29): "Security also depends on an alert group of staff who interact with, and who know, their prisoners; staff developing positive staff-prisoner relationships; staff who have an awareness of what is going on in the prison; fair treatment and a sense of “wellbeing” among prisoners; and staff who make sure that prisoners are kept busy doing constructive and purposeful activities that contribute to their future reintegration into society. This concept is often described as dynamic security and is increasingly being adopted globally.”
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No
Is there a handbook available that teachers/trainers and practitioners can use? (If yes, please reference document or contact person)No
Is Dynamic Security implemented in penitentiary institutions across your country?no
If yes, please briefly describe how it is implemented.X
If not, why is it not implemented (lack of knowledge, lack of resources, etc.)?In the Austrian penitentiary system, dynamic security is partly used in prison facilities for juveniles and prisoners with mental illnesses. However, there is no austria-wide concept for dynamic security of the Ministry of Justice, because of the lack of personnel resources in the Austrian prisons.
No
Is there a handbook available that teachers/trainers and practitioners can use? (If yes, please reference document or contact person)No
Is Dynamic Security implemented in penitentiary institutions across your country?no
If yes, please briefly describe how it is implemented.n/a
If not, why is it not implemented (lack of knowledge, lack of resources, etc.)?In the Austrian penitentiary system, dynamic security is partly used in prison facilities for juveniles and prisoners with mental illness. However, there is no austria-wide concept for dynamic security of the Ministry of Justice, because of the lack of personnel resources in the Austrian prisons.
Yes There is an hour long classroom session on Dynamic Security delivered during induction training to all new recruits in the Prison Service College, Hydebank Wood Recruits are initially asked to identify the obvious elements of Physical Security, Procedural Security and asked ‘What else contributes to the security of a prison establishment?’ There follows a discussion around elements such as: • good staff/ prisoner relationships • a constructive regime • a safe environment; and • reduction in the desire for prisoners to escape Dynamic Security is also a theme that arises during other sessions for example Search Procedures, Handcuffing and Wing Routines where positive interactions with prisoners can contribute to security
Is there a handbook available that teachers/trainers and practitioners can use? (If yes, please reference document or contact person)YES We have a short training pack for the one hour session
Is Dynamic Security implemented in penitentiary institutions across your country?yes
If yes, please briefly describe how it is implemented.Staff in the Northern Ireland Prison Service are expected to: • Carry out their duties with authority and confidence • Talk to prisoners • Earn the confidence and respect of prisoners by being professional, assertive, caring, positive, respectful and reliable • Patrol prisoner areas such as exercise yards and dining halls • Listen and be vigilant • Challenge inappropriate behaviour and attitudes • Pass on intelligence to Security departments via Security Information Reports; and • Encourage and motivate prisoners to take part in activities.
If not, why is it not implemented (lack of knowledge, lack of resources, etc.)?Yes, they are taught internally by establishments
Is there a handbook available that teachers/trainers and practitioners can use? (If yes, please reference document or contact person)No
Is Dynamic Security implemented in penitentiary institutions across your country?yes
If yes, please briefly describe how it is implemented.Personal interaction with inmates, focus on his/her problems, motivation and positive example shown by a prison officer
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1. Dynamic Security is being taught at this facility during basic correctional officers training course, as well as in-service training annually.
Is there a handbook available that teachers/trainers and practitioners can use? (If yes, please reference document or contact person)2. The information which is taken from the UNODC Handbook is being shared with officers who work at the facility. They are also informed that this handbook can be accessed online as well for further information.
Is Dynamic Security implemented in penitentiary institutions across your country?yes
If yes, please briefly describe how it is implemented.3. Malta has only one prison, so yes Dynamic Security has been implemented.
If not, why is it not implemented (lack of knowledge, lack of resources, etc.)?4. The training which is provided explains the importance of interacting with inmates, creating good positive ethical relationships in order to understand the inmate’s needs and help whenever possible. The officers are also taught to be alert and pay attention to potential dangers to prevent as much as possible incidents before they start.
The work of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service should aim for crime prevention, increase the security of people and contribute to a safer society. Our values can be summarized in the following keywords. Close to client – personal, not private Professional – knowledge and clear values Legal certainty – accurate and predictable Reliable – protection of community and security All staff within The Swedish Prison and Probation Service starts their employment with a basic education. Dynamic security is taught through our basic education and vocational training so that the practitioners working have a high level of interpersonal skills and knowledge by behavior and communication. The staff is also properly trained in establishing and maintaining relationships as well as training in conflict behavior. Our principles of dynamic security balance between the different types of security as physical, procedural, interaction and behaviour. Our security handbook also describes how to work with dynamic security. On a national level we also have instruments within the risk assessment to reduce risks and we provide national analysis to the prison staff so the can better understand the risks and situation, for example concerning threats and violence. The national analysis are all linked to our concept of dynamic security. One of our aims is also to provide a full range of constructive activities for prisoners as we think that it plays an important part in the dynamic security.
Is there a handbook available that teachers/trainers and practitioners can use? (If yes, please reference document or contact person)On a national level this work I coordinated by the security department at the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, responsible for the Security handbook and for the concept of Dynamic Security.
Is Dynamic Security implemented in penitentiary institutions across your country?yes
If yes, please briefly describe how it is implemented.Dynamic security is a national concept integrated in our system, as well as our national education.
If not, why is it not implemented (lack of knowledge, lack of resources, etc.)?Prison Officer Entry Level Training.
Is there a handbook available that teachers/trainers and practitioners can use? (If yes, please reference document or contact person)Specifically, dynamic security is delivered within the Introduction to security, the manual is only shared through our training.
Is Dynamic Security implemented in penitentiary institutions across your country?yes
If yes, please briefly describe how it is implemented.Dynamic security is delivered in the Prison Officer Entry Level Training course (POELT). This course is delivered from week 2 of an individual’s career as a prison officer. The course itself is 12 weeks long – one week in an establishment either side of ten weeks of (often residential) foundation training. The course is currently delivered in over 40 sites across England and Wales. The learners are assessed via two written assessments (at the five week and nine week points) and through twelve workbooks which, once successfully completed, give the learner a level 3 diploma qualification which is accredited through Skills for Justice. There is a manual for trainers and associated materials (handouts/PowerPoint presentation etc.).
If not, why is it not implemented (lack of knowledge, lack of resources, etc.)?n/a
Dynamic security is not taught as a separate, coherent and complex topic – educational program. However, its principles are a part of the entry and specialized education of the uniformed prison staff that is realized in the Training Centre of our prison service (e.g. in topics “treatment of prisoners – purpose of the treatment”, “treatment of inmates with the aim to reduce the risk of self-harm – use of disburdening interview”, “basics of social communication”, “training of effective communication with inmates in simulated stress situations related the work of regime officers“ and the like.)
Is there a handbook available that teachers/trainers and practitioners can use? (If yes, please reference document or contact person)no
Is Dynamic Security implemented in penitentiary institutions across your country?no
If yes, please briefly describe how it is implemented. If not, why is it not implemented (lack of knowledge, lack of resources, etc.)?Dynamic Security principles are a part of the treatment of inmates in our prison system.
Yes, topic Dynamic security is included in the basic penitentiary system training in professional further education programme "Imprisonment place security" as a sub-topic for study subject "Supervision in imprisonment places". Target audience of the programme – officers in the imprisonment place instructor structure (supervision officers, security officers, junior inspectors). In 2016 in Latvia there was established Olaine prison Addiction centre in which the work is based on Dynamic security principles. Staff that started the work in Olaine prison Addiction centre, within the framework of the NFI project were trained regarding the specific work with addicted persons, including, teaching about dynamic security principles and their implementation in practice. In Olaine prison Addiction centre there were added positions – contact persons that cooperates, monitors, involves prisoners in wholesome activities all day long, thus promoting favourable cooperation between staff and other imprisoned persons. In this way, social skills are trained, so that the imprisoned persons could reintegrate in society. Those prisoners who after having finished Addiction centre programmes are sent to one of the Drug free zones to continue their sentence execution (in Latvian prison system there are 3), will continue after the basic principles of Addiction centre – meaning that all Dynamic security principles are fulfilled. In Olaine prison Addiction centre there are carried out video monitoring during all hours. In Olaine prison Addiction centre the new staff members are trained about the principles of Dynamic security by the current staff (mentors). Latvian Prison Administration Training centre organizes different qualification development courses, within the context of which the basic principles Dynamic security are explained and discussions are organized. In addition, if necessary Training centre will visit imprisonment places that have expressed a need of such training for their staff, about the topic – Dynamic security.
Is there a handbook available that teachers/trainers and practitioners can use? (If yes, please reference document or contact person)Regrettably there has not been developed a handbook about Dynamic security training. Dynamic security is taught by the Training centre trainers – Ilze Ušacka ([email protected]), Vladimirs Virlans ([email protected]) and Nadežda Paškeviča ([email protected]).
Is Dynamic Security implemented in penitentiary institutions across your country?yes
If yes, please briefly describe how it is implemented.Taking into account the UNDOC Dynamic security definition: "Security also depends on an alert group of staff who interact with, and who know, their prisoners; staff developing positive staff-prisoner relationships; staff who have an awareness of what is going on in the prison; fair treatment and a sense of “wellbeing” among prisoners; and staff who make sure that prisoners are kept busy doing constructive and purposeful activities that contribute to their future reintegration into society", Dynamic security is implemented throughout the country. Not only does the prison staff include and provide constructive activities for prisoners, but also the society (volunteers) are involved in the implementation of such activities. Volunteers are trained before going to imprisonment places, including explaining the basic principles of Dynamic security. This training is carried out by the Latvian Prison Administration Training centre educators. For imprisoned persons, after the Risk ad needs assessment an individual plan is created within the framework of which the person is involved in activities that lower his/her risk level (social programmes, addiction reduction programmes, group and individual work, work with social worker, senior inspector, psychologist, educator, chaplain, work skills training etc.). To organize work fully and of good quality, prison staff that works closely with prisoners is trained to use Motivational interview and other necessary work skills, thus raising the professionalism of the prison staff, including staff understanding about the necessity of positive social relationship. Great importance is given to staff and prisoner communication, to be able to notice those risks that may impair both staff and other prisoner safety. If the regulations are broken by prisoner, firstly, a discussion with them is carried out where it is explained in easily understandable language, which rule was broken, before using stricter punishments. Prison staff uses individual approach to every prisoner. To prevent prisoner risks – prison staff works in a united team, giving attention to mutual cooperation. Of course, there is a lot of work ahead; however, we already know that implementing the principles of Dynamic security in real life can improve the wellbeing of both the staff and the prisoners. In the future Latvian Prison Administration wants to implement contact person position is all Latvian imprisonment places, by developing new infrastructure and improving the staff competences.
If not, why is it not implemented (lack of knowledge, lack of resources, etc.)?Even though Dynamic security is taught and its principles explained, there are a lot of imprisonment place staff members that do not understand the principles of Dynamic security and its effectiveness that can provide favourable working conditions for the staff and prisoners. Thus, to ensure the same approach in all imprisonment places in Latvia regarding Dynamic security, it is necessary to organize more active trainings (both theoretical and practical). To organize active training it is necessary to train the trainers who will carry out such trainings in every imprisonment place; and for that are necessary practical and theoretical knowledge, as well as foreign experience about the principles of Dynamic security and effective training methods.