Phone Prison

Camp St Prison halts use of cell phone jammers

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Acting Prisons Director Gladwin Samuels revealed that the Camp Street Prison had installed cell phone jammers prior to the July 9 fire and jailbreak. However, their use was discontinued due to some issues. It is unclear what these issues were, and whether they were related to the fire and jailbreak.   The use of cell … Read more

Why Do Mobile Phones Persist in Prisons? Exploring the Issue

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  UK prisons are struggling to combat the influx of illegal mobile phones within their walls. Despite the annual seizure of thousands of these devices, inmates are still able to smuggle them in undetected or have them thrown over the prison walls. These phones are highly sought after and can cost between £400 and £1,000 … Read more