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Reception of Prisoners
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- Reception Office of Victoria Prison
The Reception Office was located at the ground floor of F Hall and was one of the busiest sections in Victoria Prison. On admission, all convicted prisoners had to be interviewed by the Superintendent.
- Taking Photo for the Newly Admitted Prisoner in 1969
All prisoners on admission had to be photographed, front and profile.
- Taking Photo for the Newly Admitted Prisoner in 2000s
All prisoners on admission had to be photographed, front and sides.
- Taking Fringerprints for Prisoners in 1969
The prison had taken fingerprints of prisoners since 1904.
- Taking Fringerprints for Prisoners in the 1980s
Computer scanners has replaced inked fingerprinting.
- Holding Grills
Holding grills was the waiting area in the reception room for holding prisoners temporarily for the reception process.
- Plastic Bags for Prisoner’s Valuables
All valuables of prisoners are sealed in plastic bags and signed before placing in the safe.
- Safe for Valuables
Safe for keeping prisoners’ valuable items.
- The Room with Safes
The room with safes to keep prisoners’ valuable items.
- Prisoner’ Private Clothing Store
Store Room for prisoners’ private clothing.