A WA parliamentary question on notice requests data on prison escapes, recapture rates, and security improvements. The response provides some data, withholds some for security reasons, and cites resource constraints for other information.

AnsweredQoN 1845Legislative Council
Asked
17 May 2005
Portfolio
Justice

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Will the Minister please advise of the following for the years 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004 and 2004-2005 to date -
(1) How many prisoners escaped from custody?
(2) How did these prisoners escape?
(3) Which prisons or locations were involved?
(4) How many of these prisoners were recaptured?
(5) How many of these prisoners remain at large?
(6) How many escape attempts were foiled by prison staff?
(7) How has security been improved to prevent future escapes?

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Answered
14 March 2006
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Justice
Response time
301 days
The Department of Justice advises as follows: (1) 2000 - 2001 = 79 2001 - 2002 = 49 2002 - 2003 = 55 2003 - 2004 = 63 2004 - 2005 = 47 (to 17 May 2005) (2) For security reasons this information cannot be provided. (3) Refer to tabled paper 1 (4) 2000 - 2001 = 79 2001 - 2002 = 49 2002 - 2003 = 55 2003 - 2004 = 62 2004 - 2005 = 46 (to 17 May 2005) (5) 2 remain at large (6) Data of this nature is not readily available. The provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide an answer. (7) Prison Security is always an ongoing issue that requires monitoring and attention. A Security Review [see tabled paper no] has just been completed and a number of strategies are underway. Improvements have been made to the prisoner assessment and classification process. Fences will be erected around Karnet Prison Farm and Wooroloo Prison Farm and electronic monitoring Personal Identification Devices are currently being piloted at Wooroloo Prison Farm. An Anti-Bullying Strategy has been introduced into all prisons including minimum security facilities and a zero tolerance policy has had a significant impact on reducing escapes. In addition, improved data collection and intelligence reporting has been introduced.
(1) 2000 - 2001 = 79 2001 - 2002 = 49 2002 - 2003 = 55 2003 - 2004 = 63 2004 - 2005 = 47 (to 17 May 2005) (2) For security reasons this information cannot be provided. (3) Refer to tabled paper 1 (4) 2000 - 2001 = 79 2001 - 2002 = 49 2002 - 2003 = 55 2003 - 2004 = 62 2004 - 2005 = 46 (to 17 May 2005) (5) 2 remain at large (6) Data of this nature is not readily available. The provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide an answer. (7) Prison Security is always an ongoing issue that requires monitoring and attention. A Security Review [see tabled paper no] has just been completed and a number of strategies are underway. Improvements have been made to the prisoner assessment and classification process. Fences will be erected around Karnet Prison Farm and Wooroloo Prison Farm and electronic monitoring Personal Identification Devices are currently being piloted at Wooroloo Prison Farm. An Anti-Bullying Strategy has been introduced into all prisons including minimum security facilities and a zero tolerance policy has had a significant impact on reducing escapes. In addition, improved data collection and intelligence reporting has been introduced.
2001 - 2002 = 49 2002 - 2003 = 55 2003 - 2004 = 63 2004 - 2005 = 47 (to 17 May 2005) (2) For security reasons this information cannot be provided. (3) Refer to tabled paper 1 (4) 2000 - 2001 = 79 2001 - 2002 = 49 2002 - 2003 = 55 2003 - 2004 = 62 2004 - 2005 = 46 (to 17 May 2005) (5) 2 remain at large (6) Data of this nature is not readily available. The provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide an answer. (7) Prison Security is always an ongoing issue that requires monitoring and attention. A Security Review [see tabled paper no] has just been completed and a number of strategies are underway. Improvements have been made to the prisoner assessment and classification process. Fences will be erected around Karnet Prison Farm and Wooroloo Prison Farm and electronic monitoring Personal Identification Devices are currently being piloted at Wooroloo Prison Farm. An Anti-Bullying Strategy has been introduced into all prisons including minimum security facilities and a zero tolerance policy has had a significant impact on reducing escapes. In addition, improved data collection and intelligence reporting has been introduced.
2002 - 2003 = 55 2003 - 2004 = 63 2004 - 2005 = 47 (to 17 May 2005) (2) For security reasons this information cannot be provided. (3) Refer to tabled paper 1 (4) 2000 - 2001 = 79 2001 - 2002 = 49 2002 - 2003 = 55 2003 - 2004 = 62 2004 - 2005 = 46 (to 17 May 2005) (5) 2 remain at large (6) Data of this nature is not readily available. The provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide an answer. (7) Prison Security is always an ongoing issue that requires monitoring and attention. A Security Review [see tabled paper no] has just been completed and a number of strategies are underway. Improvements have been made to the prisoner assessment and classification process. Fences will be erected around Karnet Prison Farm and Wooroloo Prison Farm and electronic monitoring Personal Identification Devices are currently being piloted at Wooroloo Prison Farm. An Anti-Bullying Strategy has been introduced into all prisons including minimum security facilities and a zero tolerance policy has had a significant impact on reducing escapes. In addition, improved data collection and intelligence reporting has been introduced.
2003 - 2004 = 63 2004 - 2005 = 47 (to 17 May 2005) (2) For security reasons this information cannot be provided. (3) Refer to tabled paper 1 (4) 2000 - 2001 = 79 2001 - 2002 = 49 2002 - 2003 = 55 2003 - 2004 = 62 2004 - 2005 = 46 (to 17 May 2005) (5) 2 remain at large (6) Data of this nature is not readily available. The provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide an answer. (7) Prison Security is always an ongoing issue that requires monitoring and attention. A Security Review [see tabled paper no] has just been completed and a number of strategies are underway. Improvements have been made to the prisoner assessment and classification process. Fences will be erected around Karnet Prison Farm and Wooroloo Prison Farm and electronic monitoring Personal Identification Devices are currently being piloted at Wooroloo Prison Farm. An Anti-Bullying Strategy has been introduced into all prisons including minimum security facilities and a zero tolerance policy has had a significant impact on reducing escapes. In addition, improved data collection and intelligence reporting has been introduced.
2004 - 2005 = 47 (to 17 May 2005) (2) For security reasons this information cannot be provided. (3) Refer to tabled paper 1 (4) 2000 - 2001 = 79 2001 - 2002 = 49 2002 - 2003 = 55 2003 - 2004 = 62 2004 - 2005 = 46 (to 17 May 2005) (5) 2 remain at large (6) Data of this nature is not readily available. The provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide an answer. (7) Prison Security is always an ongoing issue that requires monitoring and attention. A Security Review [see tabled paper no] has just been completed and a number of strategies are underway. Improvements have been made to the prisoner assessment and classification process. Fences will be erected around Karnet Prison Farm and Wooroloo Prison Farm and electronic monitoring Personal Identification Devices are currently being piloted at Wooroloo Prison Farm. An Anti-Bullying Strategy has been introduced into all prisons including minimum security facilities and a zero tolerance policy has had a significant impact on reducing escapes. In addition, improved data collection and intelligence reporting has been introduced.
(2) For security reasons this information cannot be provided. (3) Refer to tabled paper 1 (4) 2000 - 2001 = 79 2001 - 2002 = 49 2002 - 2003 = 55 2003 - 2004 = 62 2004 - 2005 = 46 (to 17 May 2005) (5) 2 remain at large (6) Data of this nature is not readily available. The provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide an answer. (7) Prison Security is always an ongoing issue that requires monitoring and attention. A Security Review [see tabled paper no] has just been completed and a number of strategies are underway. Improvements have been made to the prisoner assessment and classification process. Fences will be erected around Karnet Prison Farm and Wooroloo Prison Farm and electronic monitoring Personal Identification Devices are currently being piloted at Wooroloo Prison Farm. An Anti-Bullying Strategy has been introduced into all prisons including minimum security facilities and a zero tolerance policy has had a significant impact on reducing escapes. In addition, improved data collection and intelligence reporting has been introduced.
(3) Refer to tabled paper 1 (4) 2000 - 2001 = 79 2001 - 2002 = 49 2002 - 2003 = 55 2003 - 2004 = 62 2004 - 2005 = 46 (to 17 May 2005) (5) 2 remain at large (6) Data of this nature is not readily available. The provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide an answer. (7) Prison Security is always an ongoing issue that requires monitoring and attention. A Security Review [see tabled paper no] has just been completed and a number of strategies are underway. Improvements have been made to the prisoner assessment and classification process. Fences will be erected around Karnet Prison Farm and Wooroloo Prison Farm and electronic monitoring Personal Identification Devices are currently being piloted at Wooroloo Prison Farm. An Anti-Bullying Strategy has been introduced into all prisons including minimum security facilities and a zero tolerance policy has had a significant impact on reducing escapes. In addition, improved data collection and intelligence reporting has been introduced.
(4) 2000 - 2001 = 79 2001 - 2002 = 49 2002 - 2003 = 55 2003 - 2004 = 62 2004 - 2005 = 46 (to 17 May 2005) (5) 2 remain at large (6) Data of this nature is not readily available. The provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide an answer. (7) Prison Security is always an ongoing issue that requires monitoring and attention. A Security Review [see tabled paper no] has just been completed and a number of strategies are underway. Improvements have been made to the prisoner assessment and classification process. Fences will be erected around Karnet Prison Farm and Wooroloo Prison Farm and electronic monitoring Personal Identification Devices are currently being piloted at Wooroloo Prison Farm. An Anti-Bullying Strategy has been introduced into all prisons including minimum security facilities and a zero tolerance policy has had a significant impact on reducing escapes. In addition, improved data collection and intelligence reporting has been introduced.
2001 - 2002 = 49 2002 - 2003 = 55 2003 - 2004 = 62 2004 - 2005 = 46 (to 17 May 2005) (5) 2 remain at large (6) Data of this nature is not readily available. The provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide an answer. (7) Prison Security is always an ongoing issue that requires monitoring and attention. A Security Review [see tabled paper no] has just been completed and a number of strategies are underway. Improvements have been made to the prisoner assessment and classification process. Fences will be erected around Karnet Prison Farm and Wooroloo Prison Farm and electronic monitoring Personal Identification Devices are currently being piloted at Wooroloo Prison Farm. An Anti-Bullying Strategy has been introduced into all prisons including minimum security facilities and a zero tolerance policy has had a significant impact on reducing escapes. In addition, improved data collection and intelligence reporting has been introduced.
2002 - 2003 = 55 2003 - 2004 = 62 2004 - 2005 = 46 (to 17 May 2005) (5) 2 remain at large (6) Data of this nature is not readily available. The provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide an answer. (7) Prison Security is always an ongoing issue that requires monitoring and attention. A Security Review [see tabled paper no] has just been completed and a number of strategies are underway. Improvements have been made to the prisoner assessment and classification process. Fences will be erected around Karnet Prison Farm and Wooroloo Prison Farm and electronic monitoring Personal Identification Devices are currently being piloted at Wooroloo Prison Farm. An Anti-Bullying Strategy has been introduced into all prisons including minimum security facilities and a zero tolerance policy has had a significant impact on reducing escapes. In addition, improved data collection and intelligence reporting has been introduced.
2003 - 2004 = 62 2004 - 2005 = 46 (to 17 May 2005) (5) 2 remain at large (6) Data of this nature is not readily available. The provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide an answer. (7) Prison Security is always an ongoing issue that requires monitoring and attention. A Security Review [see tabled paper no] has just been completed and a number of strategies are underway. Improvements have been made to the prisoner assessment and classification process. Fences will be erected around Karnet Prison Farm and Wooroloo Prison Farm and electronic monitoring Personal Identification Devices are currently being piloted at Wooroloo Prison Farm. An Anti-Bullying Strategy has been introduced into all prisons including minimum security facilities and a zero tolerance policy has had a significant impact on reducing escapes. In addition, improved data collection and intelligence reporting has been introduced.
2004 - 2005 = 46 (to 17 May 2005) (5) 2 remain at large (6) Data of this nature is not readily available. The provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide an answer. (7) Prison Security is always an ongoing issue that requires monitoring and attention. A Security Review [see tabled paper no] has just been completed and a number of strategies are underway. Improvements have been made to the prisoner assessment and classification process. Fences will be erected around Karnet Prison Farm and Wooroloo Prison Farm and electronic monitoring Personal Identification Devices are currently being piloted at Wooroloo Prison Farm. An Anti-Bullying Strategy has been introduced into all prisons including minimum security facilities and a zero tolerance policy has had a significant impact on reducing escapes. In addition, improved data collection and intelligence reporting has been introduced.
(5) 2 remain at large (6) Data of this nature is not readily available. The provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide an answer. (7) Prison Security is always an ongoing issue that requires monitoring and attention. A Security Review [see tabled paper no] has just been completed and a number of strategies are underway. Improvements have been made to the prisoner assessment and classification process. Fences will be erected around Karnet Prison Farm and Wooroloo Prison Farm and electronic monitoring Personal Identification Devices are currently being piloted at Wooroloo Prison Farm. An Anti-Bullying Strategy has been introduced into all prisons including minimum security facilities and a zero tolerance policy has had a significant impact on reducing escapes. In addition, improved data collection and intelligence reporting has been introduced.
(6) Data of this nature is not readily available. The provision of this information would require considerable research which would divert staff away from their normal duties and I am not prepared to allocate the State's resources to provide an answer. (7) Prison Security is always an ongoing issue that requires monitoring and attention. A Security Review [see tabled paper no] has just been completed and a number of strategies are underway. Improvements have been made to the prisoner assessment and classification process. Fences will be erected around Karnet Prison Farm and Wooroloo Prison Farm and electronic monitoring Personal Identification Devices are currently being piloted at Wooroloo Prison Farm. An Anti-Bullying Strategy has been introduced into all prisons including minimum security facilities and a zero tolerance policy has had a significant impact on reducing escapes. In addition, improved data collection and intelligence reporting has been introduced.
(7) Prison Security is always an ongoing issue that requires monitoring and attention. A Security Review [see tabled paper no] has just been completed and a number of strategies are underway. Improvements have been made to the prisoner assessment and classification process. Fences will be erected around Karnet Prison Farm and Wooroloo Prison Farm and electronic monitoring Personal Identification Devices are currently being piloted at Wooroloo Prison Farm. An Anti-Bullying Strategy has been introduced into all prisons including minimum security facilities and a zero tolerance policy has had a significant impact on reducing escapes. In addition, improved data collection and intelligence reporting has been introduced.

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