Corrections Officer
Issued to corrections officers
The following PPE is standard for Corrections Officers in their
day to day duties.
Stab Resistant Body Armour
Body Worn Camera (BWC) is
issued to all officers rostered on
shift.
Individual Carry Pepper Spray
(ICP) contained in a holster
attached to the officers belt ( is
not issued to all officers on a
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daily basis. ) ICP is issued to
officers that are selected on a
rostered shift.
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Mechanical restraints/ Chain
link Handcuffs.
Handcuffs are issued to officers
that are selected on a rostered
shift.
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Radio
RELEASED UNDER THE OFFICIAL
Radio Earpiece for safety and
security allowing staff to receive
and send information without
others in the immediate vicinity
hearing.
Search gloves
Hypodermic needle‐ and cut‐
resistant palm and fingertips
• Slash‐resistant knit on back of
hand
• Grip pads to assist in searches
Boots
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1982
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Officers supplied with PPE for their response to an incident or planned event
within a prison
Helmet
INFORMATION
RELEASED
Knee /shin protectors
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Fore arm protectors
1982
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INFORMATION
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4 ft Shield
Mk9 or Cellbuster pepper spray ( if
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authorised to use for a planned use
of force).
1982
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Gas Mask and Canister is used by
the Control and restraint team if
Cell buster pepper spray is
authorised and used.
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Advanced Control and Restraint Teams (ACR)
ACR team members are trained to respond to some of the departments most violent incidents.
They are provided with the following PPE
Fire retardant overalls
Boots with added toe protection
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1982
Balaclava fire Retardant
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Gloves provides slash protection
Helmet
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RELEASED
Shoulder protection
Forearm protection
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1982
Thigh protection
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Knee /shin protection
PR24 Sidehandle baton, is used by ACR
members that are trained and certified.
INFORMATION
RELEASED
Gas Mask and Canister
Bone conduction headsets
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1982
Radios will be issued by site
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MK9 pepper spray is available to the unit
Commander/ section leaders
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6ft Shield , used in open areas to provide
greater protection. Used at the front of
barricades, allows staff access the barricade
allowing greater protection.
4ft Shield, widely used for our ACR teams as
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they are more mobile and ability to be agile in
different circumstances
1982
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Commanders shield, used by section leaders
INFORMATION
RELEASED
Grappling hook, to help in removing barricade
material by an ACR section
Mechanical restraints/ Chain link Handcuffs will be available on request
OFFICIAL
1982
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INFORMATION
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