Crime in Prisons 2021-05-18
2021-05-18
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The issue of reducing crime within the prison system is a key concern, especially regarding illegal contraband such as weapons and drugs.
What steps his Department is taking to reduce crime in prisons. The Minister highlighted that many crimes are related to illegal items entering the prison, posing serious security risks and affecting staff resilience against corruption.
Reducing crime in prisons is a key priority. £100 million has been invested for bolstering security and clamping down on contraband including weapons, drugs and mobile phones. This includes purchasing security items like 176 search dogs, 300 metal detection archways and wands, mobile phone detection technology and 51 X-ray body scanners.
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Residents near Thorn Cross Prison have reported concerns about daylight drops of contraband in their gardens, affecting the welfare of children playing there.
Could the Minister tell me what steps he is taking and what residents can do to address that real concern, particularly where children are playing in gardens and their parents are concerned for their welfare? The question highlights specific security risks and community concerns.
£100 million investment includes 176 search dogs, 300 metal detection archways and wands, mobile phone detection technology and 51 X-ray body scanners. Guidance on managing trespassers within the open estate has been developed with protocols for reporting evidence to the police.
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