Interview with prison officers
26.11.2013
Q. No Questions Comilla Gopalgonj Madaripur Mymensingh Rangpur
1 How are prisoners registered?       1. Manually
2. Computer
 
2 If by computer,what happens if the system crashes?       There is no back up  
3 Does the register track each entry/exit of all prisoners? (IE:Do the prison authorities know at all times where all prisoners are)       Yes  
4 Can a prisoner be lost in the system       No  
5a Are courts kept updated as to which prisoners are 'on call'?       Yes  
5b If yes, how often are courts updated as to which prisoners are 'on call'? What is the process?          
6 How is prison data communicated to BPS HQ in Dhaka?       1. By fax
2. By post
 
7 How often is the reporting?       1. weekly
2. monthly 
 
8 What data is reported?       Prisoner related data  
9 Are prisoners assessed as to level of risk they present?       Yes