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<p>HMP Grendon is dedicated to providing all prisoners accredited therapy in one of
five democratic therapeutic communities. HMP Grendon has a low level of violence and
assaults. Theuse of Body Worn Video Cameras was considered carefully and there was
belief that this may have a negative impact on therapeutic work that takes place.</p><p>
</p><p>Body worn video cameras were introduced alongside a range of other measures
to improve safety. The cameras are intended to support staff interpersonal skills
and provide evidential information if an incident occurs. They are not mandatory,
it is for each Governor to make an assessment of how they are deployed.</p><p> </p><p>Whilst
PSI 14/2017 does not specify how many cameras should be on each residential unit,
an instruction was given from HMPPS Headquarters requesting that two staff in each
residential units during the hours of unlock wearing BWVC. It is for each prison to
consider and determine how they satisfy this instruction whilst taking into account
information such as levels of violence and how effectively safety is being managed.
In the case of HMP Grendon it is dedicated to providing accredited interventions in
therapeutic communities, and promoting rehabilitation and safety. The assessment on
level of camera requirement is therefore based on this.</p>
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