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the various possibilities available to them to counter the attack. Thiswould apply to prisoners being taken to court in police custody.Sufficient number of firearms should be carried by the party escortingthe prisoner to the court or to the Jail.35.10.4 If the attack is in the court premises, the existing securityarrangements in the court should be used to counter the attack. Mostof the special courts and designated courts are located within theKatchery premises in which the office of District Magistrate, DistrictSuperintendent of Police or Sub Division Police Officer are located.Hence, help can be taken from these agencies to counter the attack.35.10.5 In the case of individual personnel or vulnerable branchesengaged in investigating sensitive cases, request should be made tothe state police to provide sufficient armed guards around the clock.Similarly emergency telephone lines should be installed (hot line)connecting branch or the residential premises with a local policestation.35.10.6 Contingency plan for prolonged period should provide fornormal office routine in borrowed premises which are equallystrengthened and made secure. This eventuality will arise if theoriginal branch or office premises was partly or entirely effected by theattack and was not usable for routine work.35.10.7 As far as possible, every premises and property owned by theOrganisation should have a clear route of escape. Usually, old carsand other unnecessary material obstruct the rear entrance and thelane leading from it. Periodic inspections should avoid such unsafepractices. Contingency plan for officers / groups on the move shouldhave provision for safe routes which are less congested and whichwould lead them to safety in another branch or to the premises of thebig police station or police lines.35.10.8 Every branch should, as part of its security plan, practice andrehearse the contingency plan periodically so that all staff membersare aware of the steps to be taken. If the new member of the staff joinswork, he should be separately briefed by the nodal officer.35.10.9 In residential areas where families are more vulnerable propercompound walls should be set up and access control should beenforced. If a child is abducted or kidnapped, there should be a welldefined plan to meet the emergency.Page 240 of 240