Welcome to PSO 1600 ‘Use of Force’

What’s New

 

 

 

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Prison Service Order 1600 is the Prison Service’s policy covering the use of force.  The instructions and guidance are in this website. No printed instruction will be provided.

Removal of Instructions relating to Special Accommodation and Mechanical Restraints (These are now found in PSO 1700)

 

 

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The Use of Force Training Manual (formerly Prison Service Order 1601) is used when training staff in the use of force, including Personal Safety and Control and Restraint techniques. The Training Manual is issued as a CD Rom to all Governors and local C&R Instructors.

 

 

New contact numbers

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The Control & Restraint Advanced Manual (formerly Prison Service Order 1602) remains a restricted document. Access is limited to National C&R Instructors and the Gold Command Suite.

 

 

 

 

 

Click here for further introductory information on PSO 1600 and the Training Manual and the C&R Advanced Manual.