Report on corrupt custodial officers and the risks of contraband entering prisons
- Opinions
- 2
- Recommendations
- 1
- Report length
- 32 pages
Summary
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The Corruption and Crime Commission investigated conduct by former Acacia prison custodial officers as part of a joint investigation with the Department of Justice.
The investigation examined drug supply, bribery and the risks of prisoners and organised crime groups corrupting staff.
The Commission formed serious misconduct opinions against two former custodial officers over drug activities and corruption.
Its five recommendations addressed prison entry screening, steroid education, drug testing, staff vulnerabilities and the analysis of security reports.
The Commission planned to report on implementation after a year.
Opinions 2
Allegations are not findings. A commission's finding or opinion of corrupt conduct or misconduct is not a finding that a person is guilty of a criminal offence, and the commissions say so in their reports.
opinion of serious misconduct
OpinionThe Commission forms an opinion of serious misconduct against former custodial officer, Mr Jason Hughes pursuant to the Corruption, Crime and Misconduct Act 2003 (CCM Act) ss 4(b) and (c).
opinion of serious misconduct
OpinionThe Commission forms an opinion of serious misconduct against former custodial officer, Mr William Hutton, pursuant to the CCM Act ss 4(a), (b) and (c).
Recommendations 1
Recommendation
The Commission recommends that: a) The current search and screening procedures used on entry to prisons be reviewed to assess compliance and measure effectiveness of those systems, policies and procedures in preventing the entry of drugs into the prison environment. b) Officers receive better education and training about the illegality of steroids and their deleterious effects on the body. c) DoJ's drug testing regime be reviewed and its effectiveness in deterring drug use in prisons and amongst prison staff be measured. d) Periodic professional review of frontline prison staff be provided to identify vulnerabilities with a view to providing support and managing risk. e) Processes for identifying common themes within security reports about a particular officer be reviewed to: i. identify potential at risk behaviors; ii. allow for early intervention; and iii. deter corrupt or improper activity.
Published responses
No published response was found.
Official documents 2
Report on corrupt custodial officers and the risks of contraband entering prisons
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