Policy bulletin 468
Policy Bulletin
Policy Bulletin
- Number: 468
- In Effect: 2014-12-08
Policy numbers and titles:
- COMMISSIONER’S DIRECTIVE (CD) 568-5 – Management of Seized Items
Why was the policy developed?
In response to the June 9, 2014 Audit of Contraband Control in Institutions, a technical amendment was made to Commissioner’s Directive (CD) 568-5 – Management of Seized Items. .
What has changed?
Under the Seized Items section of CD 568-5, in the case of a search, the policy will no longer include mention of the Post Search Report (CSC/SCC 1365).
Pursuant to section 58 of the Corrections and Conditional Release Regulations, the Post Search Report (CSC/SCC 1365) will be completed by the person (Correctional Officer/Primary Worker) responsible for conducting the search, in accordance with CD 566-7 – Searching of Inmate, CD 566-8 –Searching of Staff and Visitors and/orCD 566-9 – Searching of Cells, Vehicles and Other Areas.
How was it developed?
The Preventive Security and Intelligence Division and the Security Operations Division conducted a review of the relevant policies.
Accountabilities?
The Institutional Head/District Director is responsible for establishing a process for the seizure and control of contraband and unauthorized items.
Who will be affected by the policy?
Correctional Officers/Primary Workers and Seizure Control Officers.
Expected cost?
N/A
Other impacts?
N/A.
Contact:
- Guy Campeau
- Director, Preventive Security and Intelligence
- 613-995-0201
- Guy.Campeau@csc-scc.gc.ca
For more information
- Government-wide Forward Regulatory Plans
- The Cabinet Directive on Regulatory
- The Federal regulatory management
- The Canada–United States Regulatory Cooperation Council
To learn about upcoming or ongoing consultations on proposed federal regulations, visit the Canada Gazette and Consulting with Canadians websites.
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