The Prison Officers Association has told Sky News equipment is "no replacement for staff," as the Government unveils a £3m investment in new technology to protect prison guards.The investment comes amid an increase in violence against prison officers and disturbances inside jails.Two million pounds will be spent on 5,600 body-worn cameras which will be made available to prison guards in England and Wales, following the successful roll-out of the cameras among 22,000 Metropolitan Police officers last October.Plans announced by the Prisons Minister Sam Gyimah also include £1m for new police-style handcuffs and restraints, which will reduce the need for staff to use physical holds to control aggressive prisoners.Four prisons - HMP Wealstun, HMP Risley, HMP Preston and HMP Hull - will also trial PAVA incapacitant spray, similar to pepper spray, to boost officer safety.
Prison officers say £3m investment in security 'no replacement for staff'
The Prison Officers Association has told Sky News equipment is "no replacement for staff," as the Government unveils a £3m investment in new technology to protect prison guards.The investment comes amid an increase in violence against prison officers and disturbances inside jails.Two million pounds will be spent on 5,600 body-worn cameras which will be made available to prison guards in England and Wales, following the successful roll-out of the cameras among 22,000 Metropolitan Police officers last October.Plans announced by the Prisons Minister Sam Gyimah also include £1m for new police-style handcuffs and restraints, which will reduce the need for staff to use physical holds to control aggressive prisoners.Four prisons - HMP Wealstun, HMP Risley, HMP Preston and HMP Hull - will also trial PAVA incapacitant spray, similar to pepper spray, to boost officer safety.
