Two new episodes related to the illegal introduction of cell phones and drugs into the juvenile penal institution of Nisida They are rekindling the security alarm in juvenile prisons.
The Autonomous Union of Penitentiary Police (Sappe) made the announcement, through the Campania head of the juvenile sector, Federico Costigliola, who praised the intervention of the agents.
The first episode occurred on Friday morning during a routine search: a handset was found cleverly hidden inside a television. The device, according to initial information, was in use by a foreign adult detainee, housed inside the juvenile institution.
The second intervention dates back to Saturday evening, when Penitentiary Police officers, at the end of a surveillance operation, intercepted the suspicious exchange of an envelope between two cells in the second section on the first floor.
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“In both cases,” Costigliola said, “the staff once again demonstrated great professionalism, managing to reaffirm the presence of the State in the Institute. The operations were carried out in complete safety thanks to the expertise of the agents involved.”
Donato Capece, secretary general of Sappe, also spoke on the issue, denouncing the operational difficulties of prison staff: “These episodes are the result of years of hyper-guarantee policies in prisons, with inmates often left to manage themselves and with measures such as dynamic surveillance and the open regime, which have weakened control in the sections”.
Capece then underlined the urgency of structural measures: “There is an increasing need to screen penitentiary institutions to prevent the operation of illegally introduced cell phones. The introduction of the specific crime in the Penal Code was not enough: real prevention is needed, with technological tools and adequate resources”.
The Sappe thus returns to ask for concrete interventions to strengthen security in penitentiary institutions, especially those for minors, increasingly exposed to illicit trafficking despite the daily efforts of the police.
Comments (3)
I agree that the issue of security is fundamental, however it would be interesting to know what alternative measures are being considered to address these problems in the long term.
It is true that prison safety is a complex issue, but we should also think about how we can improve conditions for young prisoners and not just focus on the problems.
The article highlights concerns within juvenile penal institutions, but it is also important to consider that not all facilities have the same problems and some work well. Safety is crucial.