Sunday, November 15, 2015

Factors To Consider When Picking Prisoner Transport Systems

By Mattie Knight


Inmates usually have to be moved from one place to another. This is often due to several reasons, like being moved to different prisons or being transported to court or to attend certain events. It is important that you have an effective and secure means of transporting inmates to minimize chances of inmates escaping or hurting each other or law enforcement authorities. Here are some major factors to keep in mind when choosing which prisoner transport systems to use.

You need to determine the mode of transportation that would be most appropriate depending on the circumstances that are involved. In some cases, it may be more suitable to use road, while in other cases, air or rail transport may be more suitable. Factors that affect the choice the choice of transportation include the urgency of the situation, the distance to be travelled and the available options.

Your transportation budget matters a lot. Generally the cost of transporting criminals is high due to the number of measures that have to be put in place to secure them. Air transportation is among the most expensive. The number of personnel accompanying the criminal influences the cost. The more the personnel, the more expensive it will be. The cost of gas matters, so the more vehicles you use the more you will have to spend.

How many inmates you will be moving on a regular basis should be considered. If you frequently move many prisoners, it would be advisable to buy a big vehicle. However, if you mostly move a small number of prisoners then a smaller vehicle will be more preferable. If possible, you should have different vehicles in different sizes, so that you can pick the most suitable option depending on the circumstances of the move you need to make.

While there are ready made vehicles that come fitted and secured, there is also room for ordering a customized vehicle. A customized option can be suitable if you are not in a hurry to use the vehicle. It is also the best option if you want your vehicle secured in a certain way, which may be different from how other vehicles are generally fitted.

The profile of the prisoners to be transported should be thought about. Hardened criminals require more security during transportation than petty thieves. This means that you may have to use more secure vehicles for dangerous criminals. You will also need to have armored vehicles and extra personnel to accompany the vehicle transporting the criminal.

It should be possible for prison staff to communicate with each other quite easily during the transportation process. That is why it is essential that the vehicle comes fitted with good communication equipment. You should also have room to install your own communication equipment if you want. This will allow guards to call for help when they need it.

Making purchases from credible vendors is advisable. This increases the chances that they will sell you vehicles that meet the necessary security requirements. Take time to find out more about the vendor and see if they are licensed to sell armored vehicles. Do your research and find out where law enforcement agencies make their purchases from. This will give you good leads to finding a reliable seller.




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