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.

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.