The use of mobile phone jammers in prisons: curbing criminal instructions and technical challenges

With the increase in the organization of criminal activities in prisons through mobile phone communications, the Santa Fe provincial authorities decided to take measures to install mobile phone jammers in Pinheiro Prison, aiming to cut off criminals from the outside world. signal jammer This article will explore the motivations, technical background, and impact of this measure on prison security and external social security. cell phone jammer

1. Abuse of mobile phones in prisons and the organization of criminal behavior

In recent years, there have been many violent incidents related to drug dealers and criminal gangs in Rosario and other parts of Santa Fe Province, especially shootings. GPS jammer Statistics from the Santa Fe Prosecutor's Office show that about 80% of shootings are ordered through mobile phones in prisons. Criminals use mobile phones to maintain their criminal networks and command violent acts such as shootings and extortion, which seriously threaten public safety.

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Case analysis: Messi's father-in-law supermarket shooting

The shooting incident at Lionel Messi's father-in-law's supermarket in March 2023 is just the tip of the iceberg of prison criminal activities. Criminals directing outside actions in prison reflects the serious problem of mobile phone use in prison management.

Criminals’ Action Patterns

Criminal gangs use mobile phones to keep in touch with members outside the prison and organize criminal activities. This situation has forced the government to take more stringent measures, such as the use of mobile phone jammers, to curb such activities.

2. Technical Background and Implementation of Mobile Phone Jammers

In order to prevent the abuse of mobile phones in prisons, Pinheiro Prison has installed a mobile phone signal suppression system consisting of eight devices. Developed by Invap, a state-owned technology company in Bariloche, the system is based on an Israeli technology platform and can operate effectively under 4G networks.

Principles of Mobile Phone Signal Jamming Technology

The jammers prevent devices from connecting to external communication networks by sending signal interference to the mobile phone network in prison. These devices will prioritize shielding the communication signals in the prison, making all devices unable to connect normally and the mobile phones "offline".