Guidance

Use of drug trace detection equipment in prisons policy framework

Rules and guidance for prison staff using trace detection equipment to detect illicit substances.

From:
Ministry of Justice and HM Prison and Probation Service
PublishedPublished:
1 December 2023
Last updatedupdated:
111 DecemberAugust 20232026 — See all updates

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Use of drug trace detection equipment in prisons policy framework

PDF, 429488 KB, 2021 pages

Annex B: Drug Trace Detection Flow Diagram

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 22.8 KB

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Details

This Policy Framework sets out the mandatory instructions which prison and young offenders institution staff must follow when using trace detection equipment. This will help establishments prevent the conveyance of drugs.

This policy will be reviewed in line with normal schedules.

Updates to this page

Published 1 December 2023
Last updated 111 DecemberAugust 2023 + show2026 — Show all updates

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