Two cell phones were found and seized by the Penitentiary Police in the soccer field outside the juvenile prison of Nisida, in Naples. The devices had been cleverly hidden inside a packet of biscuits. The episode raises suspicions about the possible involvement of third parties who may have fraudulently introduced the devices, presumably intended for young inmates.
The Union of Penitentiary Police Unions (Uspp) expressed his praise to the staff of the juvenile penal institution for their constant commitment to ensuring safety and internal order, without neglecting the institution's re-educational mission.
“With regard to the illicit introduction of cell phones into detention facilities, we strongly reiterate the need to intensify controls and prevention activities,” declare Ciro Auricchio, regional secretary of the Uspp, and Giuseppe Moretti, national president. “It is essential to strengthen the screening of the sections, following a careful risk assessment, and to proceed with an adjustment of the staff, in particular for the male role of the assistant agents, as foreseen by the current staffing plans.”
The episode highlights once again the challenges related to security in penal institutions, where the introduction of prohibited objects represents a critical issue to be addressed with increasingly effective measures.
Article published on November 30, 2024 - 09:05
The article points out important things, but the issue of cell phones in prison is complicated. A clear strategy is needed, not just controls. Staff resources must also increase, otherwise everything becomes more difficult.