S.L. 217.19 Art. 3General duties of officers.

(1) It shall be the duty of every officer to conform to these regulations, to assist and support the officer in charge in the maintenance of the detention centre and to obey his lawful instructions.

(2) An officer shall inform the officer in charge and the Chief Executive Officer of the Detention Services Agency promptly of any abuse or impropriety which comes to his knowledge.

(3) Officers exercising detention functions shall pay special attention to their fundamental duty to attend to the well-being of detained persons.

(4) Officers shall notify the health care team of any concern they have about the physical or mental health of a detainee.

(5) In managing detained persons, all officers shall seek by their own example and leadership to enlist their willing co-operation.

(6) At all times the treatment of detained persons shall be such as to encourage their self-respect, a sense of personal responsibility and tolerance towards others.