Controlled prisoner calls reduce reoffending but require strict monitoring. New Zealand prisoners use communal landlines with pre-approved numbers; misuse leads to disciplinary action.
Contraband cellphones enable gang activity, drug deals, and witness intimidation. Efforts to stop smuggled phones include searches, sniffer dogs, and full-body scanners. Monitored in-cell phones reduce tensions, improve access to support services, and lower contraband risks, but they can be costly to implement. |
