Management of internal security procedures policy framework (closed and open prisons)
Policy and guidance for prison staff of how to identify and manage the risk of escape and abscond through internal security processes and procedures.
- From:
- Ministry of Justice
- Published
- 31 July 2024
- Last updated
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Applies to England and Wales
Documents
Management of internal security procedures policy framework (open prisons)
PDF, 644 KB, 39 pages
Annex C: Official Visitors Booking Form Template (open prisons)
MS Word Document, 335 KB
Management of internal security procedures policy framework (closed prisons)
PDF, 681729 KB, 5455 pages
Annex C: Official Visitors Booking Form Template (closed prisons)
MS Word Document, 236 KB
Details
The internal security procedures policy frameworks update and replace the following PSIs:
- PSI 13/2011 Management and Security of Communication/Control Room and Internal Movement
- PSI 14/2011 Management and Security of Gate Services
- PSI 24/2011 Management and Security of Nights
- PSI 54/2011 Management and Security of Tools and Equipment
- PSI 55/2011 Management and Security of Keys and Locks
- Activity allocation and workplace risk assessments
These policy frameworks provides all public and contracted prisons with the information and guidance needed to manage the risk of escape or abscond through internal security processes and procedures.
These policies contain mandatory actions which will assist staff in carrying out these security procedures. There is a separate policy for closed prisons and open prisons, please make sure you are referring to the correct policy for your prison.
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2026-03-19 09:30
Management of internal security procedures policy framework (closed prisons) updated.
2025-06-26 11:29
Management of internal security procedures policy framework (closed prisons) updated.
2024-08-09 09:30
Management of internal security procedures policy framework (open prisons) updated.
2024-07-31 10:44
First published.
Details
The internal security procedures policy frameworks update and replace the following PSIs:
- PSI 13/2011 Management and Security of Communication/Control Room and Internal Movement
- PSI 14/2011 Management and Security of Gate Services
- PSI 24/2011 Management and Security of Nights
- PSI 54/2011 Management and Security of Tools and Equipment
- PSI 55/2011 Management and Security of Keys and Locks
- Activity allocation and workplace risk assessments
These policy frameworks provides all public and contracted prisons with the information and guidance needed to manage the risk of escape or abscond through internal security processes and procedures.
These policies contain mandatory actions which will assist staff in carrying out these security procedures. There is a separate policy for closed prisons and open prisons, please make sure you are referring to the correct policy for your prison.
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Update history
2026-03-19 09:30
Management of internal security procedures policy framework (closed prisons) updated.
2025-06-26 11:29
Management of internal security procedures policy framework (closed prisons) updated.
2024-08-09 09:30
Management of internal security procedures policy framework (open prisons) updated.
2024-07-31 10:44
First published.