Prisons Can Jam Cellphones: Ending Illegal Inmate Communication.
New law allows federal and state prisons to use cellphone jamming equipment. This aims to prevent illegal communication by inmates, potentially increasing safety within correctional facilities. Citizens outside prisons should not experience direct impact on their daily lives.
Key points
Prisons are legally allowed to use cellphone jamming devices.
Signal blocking is limited to illegal devices or inmate communications.
State prisons must fund their own jamming systems.
Prisons must consult with local law enforcement before implementing systems.
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