South Africa Declares Cellphone Jamming Illegal

ICASA, the communications authority of South Africa, declared today that the jamming of cellular signal - both privately and publicly - is illegal.  

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The agency has established that there is 'no legitimate use' for 'mobile telephone blocking devices'.

The debate surrounding cellphone jammers is ongoing.  Jammers can be utilized by both criminals and law enforcement to control communication.  

CellAntenna Corporation promotes the use of jamming only for law enforcement and first responders when in the overall safety interest of the general public. While cellphone jammers can be used to prevent security leaks, they are also capable of not only knocking out regular communication, but emergency communication as well.

Visit CJAM.com to learn more about cellphone detection, control and jamming solutions.

Illegal Cellphones in Prisons

Over the last few weeks, multiple stories regarding contraband cellphones in prisons have surfaced.

In Oklahoma, California, and Texas, accounts range from cellphones being smuggled in by prison guards with other illegal items, including tobacco and drugs, to that of the inmate who used a contraband phone to threaten a Texan lawmaker.

CellAntenna, and its subsidiary, CJAM, are currently working with Tecore Networks to install a "managed access" system in Downtown Baltimore.

CJAM is a proprietary solution provider for law enforcement and correctional facilities worldwide.  CJAM provides solutions including: cellphone detection, cellphone control, and cellphone jamming.  Visit CJAM.com for more information.

Mississippi Correctional Officer Charged with Smuggling Contraband Cellphone

A correctional officer was arrested for smuggling contraband, including an illegal cellphone and charger, into a prison in Mississippi. 

This is the second occurrence of contraband smuggling in the Hinds County Jail in recent months.  A new policy has been implemented that will subject prison employees to searches.  

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CJAM works with prisons worldwide in order to combat the growing problem of illegal cellphones in jails and correctional facilities.  Visit CJAM.com for more information about our cellphone detection, Managed Access, and cellphone jamming solutions.

FCC Takes on CellPhone Jammers, but How to Enforce?

The FCC made the announcement that it will be targeting Craigslist ads in order to combat the sales of illegal cellphone jammers.  So far, the agency has targeted 23 ads and issued 6 citations

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Cellphone jammers, in the hands of the general public, pose a significant risk to the general well-being of society.  Jammers can be used to interrupt emergency communication.  Although enforcement will present a resource issue, the FCC has set-up hotlines for reporting.

CellAntenna, and its subsidiary CJAM works with the federal government and correctional facilities worldwide to provide safe cellphone control and jamming solutions.

California to Implement Managed Access in Prisons

The Contra Costa Times has reported that the Avenal State Prison in Central California will be installing managed access technology in an attempt to block illegal cellphone calls by inmates.  

There were over 10,000 contraband cellphones confiscated in 2011, a number that continues to rise year after year.  Inmates are now using the illegal cellphones to further their criminal activity.  

The expectation is for the managed access technology to be installed throughout California's prison system over the next three years.  

CJAM works with prisons worldwide to implement cellphone detection, control and jamming solutions to combat contraband cellphones.  We have successfully deployed Managed Access Systems in prisons in the United States, and now also offer auditing services to test the efficiency of existing systems.  

Contraband Cellphones Found in Enid, OK Facility

In Enid, Oklahoma, it was reported that three female jail administrators were charged with felonies, including bringing contraband cellphones into the prison where they were being housed.  Each of the three also admitted to having relationships with inmates.

The cellphones were found when a search was conducted on the 7th of September.  

The guards were undetected in their criminal activity because they cooperated with one another, corrupting cameras inside the facility and flashing lights as warnings.  

Illegal cellphones in prisons has become an increasing problem in the correctional industry.  CJAM.com works with prisons worldwide to deliver solutions that detect, control and block/jam contraband cellphones in jails.