Prisons Can Jam Cellphones: Ending Illegal Inmate Communication.
New legislation allows federal and state correctional facilities to use cellphone jamming equipment. This aims to prevent illegal communication by inmates with the outside world and the use of contraband phones. Citizens may experience increased safety as this will hinder criminals from coordinating activities from behind bars.
Key points
Prisons are now legally permitted to use cellphone jamming devices.
Jamming must be limited to the housing facilities of the correctional institution to avoid affecting external signals.
State correctional facilities are responsible for funding the entire cost of their jamming systems.
Correctional facilities must consult with local law enforcement before implementing jamming systems.
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