However, these same concerns remained during
this inspection. The inadequacy of the Hawk and
Falcon compounds necessitate the requirement
for compounds like the existing high security
compounds but with modifications for a lower risk
population. These modifications include but are not
limited to:
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replacing bolted-down chairs and tables with
unfixed furniture made of more comfortable
materials, such as couches, armchairs, and chairs
RECOMMENDATION 3:
Until such time as they are
decommissioned, Serco and the
Department should review the number
of officers staffing the Hawk and Falcon
compounds with the intention of
increasing numbers to respond to the
identified safety concerns.
with back support
ensuring suitable access to facilities for mobility
impaired people, including building access
installing doors to separate bathrooms from
sleeping quarters
installing beds with appropriate safety rails on
the top bunk and secure storage facilities in
bedrooms
sufficient outdoor seating and gym equipment
limiting shared accommodation arrangements to
the extent possible.
RECOMMENDATION 2:
The Government should decommission
the Hawk and Falcon compounds and
replace them with multiple smaller
compounds. These compounds
should be similar in design to the
existing high-security compounds but
with modifications to reflect their
designation as low-security compounds.
Figure 3: YHIDC perimeter fences
6.3 Drug infiltration
Drug infiltration (including prescribed drug
diversion) poses a significant risk to the health and
safety of people in detention and staff alike. Many
people are vulnerable to intimidation, may become
caught up in drug and alcohol-fuelled violence and
aggression, and may experience unreasonable
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