problematic. The Commission was able to speak on the next day with the head of the station and with other officers, as well as with three inmates. Positive findings Despite the age of the building, the Police Station Complementary Services 6 left a very good impression in terms of its state of construction and hygiene. The equipment of this facility with mattresses, beddings and replacement clothing in the station is gratifying. The cooperation with the canteen of the Police Headquarters is also welcome, since this ensures that persons being detained can be fed. Recommendations of the Joint Commission and the reaction of the Bavarian State Ministry of the Interior Inmates were regularly accommodated in the Police Station Complementary Services 6 in collection cells with an occupancy of up to five persons; according to the officers at the station, this was as a rule in line with the inmates’ wishes. This presumption is not comprehensible. One inmate voluntarily told a Commission member that he would like to be held singly. He stated that he had not been told that single accommodation was possible. Reaction: The Police Headquarters had now stipulated that reasons for accommodation in collection cells had to be documented in writing (committal form). In the three-person cells inspected by the Joint Commission in the Police Station Complementary Services 6, the toilet was inadequately separated from the rest of the cell by a low wooden partition. Reaction: The existing sight guard would be examined by the structural engineering office and changed. Until then, these cells would only be occupied with one person where possible. Police Station Complementary Services 6 had a “security cell” which was used for rampaging or shouting inmates. This cell consisted of a stretcher with fixation rings and an in-ground toilet. In accordance with the figures that were provided, fixation only takes place once or twice per year. The fixation of the inmates in the cell with handcuffs is however not acceptable under any circumstances. Furthermore, according to the officers on duty, no direct supervision by an officer was ordered in the event of fixation, but the cell was checked about every 15 minutes. Constant observation via direct supervision by an officer is absolutely necessary when fixation is carried out. Also with non-fixed persons, the supervisory patrols should be noted in the diary and a detailed list of special incidents should be drawn up, which should be included in the diary at least. 65