The Establishment of Cell Phone Interference Systems in Prisons
A congressman representing Tennessee believes it is imperative to restrict inmates from using illegal cell phones, as these devices are frequently employed to plan assaults, run drug trafficking networks, and direct criminal organizations. In the next session of Congress, Representative David Kustoff (R-Tenn.) plans to put forth a legislative proposal that would allow for the implementation of cell phone jamming technology in state prison environments. cell phone jammer can effectively disrupt cell phone signals; nonetheless, their use is prohibited in state prisons owing to the 1934 federal Communications Act, which was enacted prior to the development of cell phones. Rep. Kustoff articulated to his congressional peers during the introduction of analogous legislation last year, "This technology will provide protection for inmates, correctional officers, and the public at large." He pointed out that "State attorneys general from various states have determined that co...