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determined for new receptions to custody, in the absence of especially high levels of risk being identified, and will also be available as progression for maximum security detainees demonstrating a reduced level of risk.
Minimum Security (1, 2 and 3):
There are three levels of minimum security classification denoting different levels of risk. The first, Minimum 1, indicates a lower level of risk than that posed in medium security and is characterised by placement in a more domestic like accommodation building offering unrestricted access to common areas without the necessity for direct staff supervision. The accommodation building, currently cottage style, provides a reasonable level of physical security and is protected by the secure perimeter. Detainees classified to Minimum security 1 are subject to a less restrictive regime than that of medium security detainees but require continuing immediate staff supervision on any occasion when required to be external to the secure perimeter. Minimum 1 detainees are not eligible to participate in external programs such as Work Release.
There are three levels of minimum security classification denoting different levels of risk.
• Minimum 1 indicates a lower level risk than medium security.
• Minimum 2 denotes a lower level of risk than assessed for Minimum1. Minimum 2 detainees are accommodated within the secure perimeter however may be permitted to be external to the perimeter for work or program reasons with hourly supervision from staff.
• Minimum 3 is the lowest level of security classification and is the classification that must be achieved in order to be accommodated external to the secure perimeter or allowed to participate in any form of external leave or conditional release program.
Cohorts Definition
For the Members information, ACTCS is currently reviewing operational service deliveries to ensure better outcomes for detainees. This work will consider a clearer definition for detainee “cohorts”. The definition will be different to the above.
ACTCS when referencing “cohorts” will specifically be referencing: “a population of detainees that require separate management from another population of detainees”. The need for separation is typically based on non-association, but may also be based on the location of a detainee’s accommodation. These may include Male, Female, Protection, Mainstream, Transitional Release Centre and Induction. Some detainees will belong to more than one cohort.
Alexander Maconochie Centre—assaults
(Question No 2303)
Mrs Jones asked the Minister for Corrections and Justice Health, upon notice, on 22 February 2019:
(1) How many detainee on detainee (a) assaults and (b) serious assaults have occurred in the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC) since 1 January 2018.
(2) How many of the instances in part (1) involved a “shiv” or other cutting or stabbing instrument.
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