WA Parliamentary Question on Notice regarding prisoner movements, search procedures, and staffing levels at Boronia Prison in 2005. The question seeks information on Section 94 program participation and security measures.

AnsweredQoN 2569Legislative Council
Asked
31 August 2005
Portfolio
Justice

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(1) How many prisoners from Boronia Prison leave each day on average to participate in a Sect 94 programme?
(2) What type of searches are conducted on these prisoners -
(a) prior to leaving the prison; and
(b) upon return to the prison?
(3) What is the total staffing complement for Boronia Prison?

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Answered
11 October 2005
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Justice
Response time
41 days
(b) upon return to the prison?
1 . 6 2. Specific search and detection techniques can be varied to suit the circumstances, However in general; (a) Women leaving the prison for Section 94 activities are required to undertake a pat down search by a female officer. Shoes and socks must be removed and any personal items are checked. A metal detector is then passed over the women. (b) The same process as detailed above is used when the women return 3. The total staff complement is 40.
2. Specific search and detection techniques can be varied to suit the circumstances, However in general; (a) Women leaving the prison for Section 94 activities are required to undertake a pat down search by a female officer. Shoes and socks must be removed and any personal items are checked. A metal detector is then passed over the women. (b) The same process as detailed above is used when the women return 3. The total staff complement is 40.
(a) Women leaving the prison for Section 94 activities are required to undertake a pat down search by a female officer. Shoes and socks must be removed and any personal items are checked. A metal detector is then passed over the women. (b) The same process as detailed above is used when the women return 3. The total staff complement is 40.
(b) The same process as detailed above is used when the women return 3. The total staff complement is 40.
3. The total staff complement is 40.

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