398. Duties of a head warder on patrol duty at night.
- The head warder on patrol at night shall keep on the move, visiting the warders and convict- officers. He shall, on taking over charge, satisfy himself that the correct number of prisoners is reported to be in custody and that everything is secure. When changing guard at night, both the relieved and relieving head warder or senior warder shall change the guard in company. In cases of serious sickness the patrolling head warder shall forthwith send notice to the Medical Subordinate and Deputy Superintendent who shall, if necessary, take steps for the removal of the sick prisoner to hospital. Should any irregularity on the part of warders or prisoners come to his notice he should report the matter to the Deputy Superintendent next morning. Immediate notice shall be given to the Deputy Superintendent of any occurrence requiring prompt action, such as an escape, attempt at escape, riot, fire or serious sickness. He shall see that the main-gate sentry is at his post between the gates and on the alert. Each patrolling head warder or senior warder shall carry a control watch to record the time at which he visits each part of the jail. Punctually at the hour for the relief of the guard, the head warder or senior warder who is to take the next watch shall bring in the relieving warders. He shall search them between the gates both on entering and leaving the jail. This search should be personally conducted at least once a week by the Deputy or Assistant Superintendent. In large jails the Superintendent may, to save time, arrange for the relief of the guard in two places simultaneously.Note :- A special warder will be employed for awakening the various night guards for their turns of duty.
