Policy Bulletin

Policy Number and Title

Commissioner’s directive (CD) 566-4 – Inmate Counts and Security Patrols

Why was the policy changed?

In order to ensure consistency in direction, CD 566-4 – Inmate Counts and Security Patrols is being revised to reflect changes made to CD 567-2 – Use of and Responding to Alarms, which was promulgated on February 4, 2013.

What has changed?

The protocol to responding to cell call alarms has been clarified in paragraph 40 to specify that the responders must be Correctional Officers/Primary Workers.

How was it developed?

The policy change was developed by the Security Operations Division in consultation with the Strategic Policy Division.

Accountabilities?

CSC management and staff who are responsible to ensure compliance in this area.

Who will be affected by the policy?

Staff involved in counts and security patrols.

Expected cost?

None.

Other impacts?

None.

Contact:

Pierre Bernier
A/Director General, Security Branch
613-996-1135
Pierre.Bernier@csc-scc.gc.ca