House of Assembly - Fifty-Fourth Parliament, First Session (54-1)
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448 Mr ODENWALDER (Elizabeth) (17 October 2018). Can the minister explain the nature of the arrangement DCS have with SAPOL regarding surge capacity?

The Hon. C.L. WINGARD (Gibson—Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing): I have been advised:

The Department for Correctional Services (DCS) utilises South Australia Police (SAPOL) cells to cover surge capacity. DCS and SAPOL have developed a Memorandum of Administrative Arrangement in this regard and DCS works cooperatively with SAPOL to facilitate the arrangement. When utilising police prisons, DCS is responsible for maintaining control and security of the facility, and maintains responsibility for the custody, care, control and management of prisoners. DCS provide staffing, and all equipment and consumables required including food, hygiene provisions, clothing and bedding.