Once again, state prosecutors from different states are advocating for Congress to enact legislation that would authorize state prisons to block cellphone signals utilized by inmates. These...
This push by state prosecutors to allow cell phone jamming in prisons is a major step toward reducing crime both inside and outside prison walls. The dangers of contraband phones enabling drug trafficking, violence, and even homicides are real and alarming. Facilities like the Hardin County Detention Center (https://prisonsinformation.com/hardin-county-detention-center/) and others across the country could benefit from such technology to better ensure safety for inmates, staff, and the public.