Key Holders
- Are responsible for keys in their care.
- Secure keys on an approved chain to a waist belt.
- Conceal keys in either a pouch or pocket.
Security Keys
- Must be kept in a purpose built indestructible key press if not currently being used or stored.
- Must be accounted for at all times in an up-to-date key register, which identifies each key, the number and its location.
- Must be within the prison perimeter except with the written approval of the Prison Manager.
Key Press Check Register
The following information is recorded in the key press check register:
- Date and time of the check.
- Name of the Officer undertaking the check.
- The result of the check; and
- Signature and name of the person who witnessed the check.
Other issues
- The Officer in Charge undertakes a check at the beginning and the end of each shift and at least once during the shift.
- Keys are not duplicated unless authorised in writing by the Delegated Officer.
- Prisoners are not issued with prison security keys except in extreme emergencies involving life-threatening situations.
- Spare locks and spare keys are kept in an approved secure and safe area.
