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Module 'Surveillance Activities'

Curriculum of Prison Guard 2015/2016

After completing the module a student:
• can, as a member of a shift, take over a shift in all surveillance areas (indoor and outdoor surveillance; temporary surveillance area), and carry out actual and emergency surveillance procedures during his/her shift, incl. filling out the documents related to the carrying out of surveillance activities;
• demonstrates tactical escorting of inmates in and out of the prison, of a means of transport and of the persons visiting the prison, he/she also knows the basics of escorting and can implement the peculiarities stated in the accompanying documents when fulfilling the task of escorting;
• efficiently searches prisoners, objects and people of the prison by both frisking and using technical means, he/she also knows the items and substances considered illegal in prison, and can fill out the documents related to searches;
• has knowledge about the work of communication, video, surveillance and security systems used in prison, can use the means of communication used in prison service and conduct a communication session, incl. forwarding relevant information about an emergency situation in prison or about carrying out an actual activity in prison;
• acts as a first responder in case of an emergency situation and solves a situation as a member of a team.
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