Inmate transport

Background

Corrective Services NSW is responsible for transporting inmates between correctional centres, court houses, 24-hour court cell complexes, medical facilities and other approved locations throughout NSW.

Where we inspected

We looked at how CSNSW ensures the humane, safe, and secure transport of inmates, the reasons for inmate movement, the types of vehicles used, the condition and maintenance of those vehicles, and the provision of appropriate levels of amenity during transport (i.e. access to food, water, comfort stops, and cleanliness).

Recommendations

The Inspector made 14 recommendations. These include recommendations relating to:

• conditions and treatment of inmates
• transport routes
• vehicle maintenance 
• use of technology.

Report

The Inspection of Inmate Transport Report was tabled in NSW Parliament and published in June 2022.

Inspection of Inmate Transport in NSW Report (PDF , 2.6 MB)

Media release (PDF , 97.2 KB)