2024-09-04 08:30:00
recently leaked An inmate at Cutral Co 22 Detention Facility, Another gray face exposed complex prison system In Neuquén, overpopulation not only makes the logistics of serving sentences difficult. Pablo Soto climbed a wall, filmed his escape and threatened his ex-partner Use a mobile phone. The event reignited discussions about phone access among prisoners.
Diario RÍO NEGRO spoke to Miguel Poblete, head of the internal security detainee unit of the Neuquen police station, who confirmed this The jailbreak “requires the reconsideration of the implementation of two measures: on the one hand, an immediate investigation of existing security elements in the prison system, and on the other hand, the validation of requests for updates and reconfigurations”..
Soto’s escape was on a Sunday and was premeditated. According to Poblet, a mock fight took place among the prisoners in the days before his escape. “The purpose was to move the prisoner to a less secure area of the prison to facilitate his escape.” when escaping, He took photos of himself on his mobile phone near his unit and threatened to kill his ex-partnerlives in the capital of Neuquén.
When asked how he obtained the phone, Commissioner Poblet explained ‘All prisoners have access to phones’. This is a measure implemented during the pandemic to allow them to contact their families and will remain in effect in 2024. “This is something that should be reviewed as soon as possible,” he said.
Poblete is responsible for U22 and 21 in the oil zone, and U31 and 32 in Zapala; U41 from Junin de los Andes; San Martín de los Andes 42 and José Maral 51. In total they are 280 Prisoners under whose authority they act. In his work, he has seen several extreme situations. “Unfortunately, we know of cases where prisoners have cell phones 24 hours a day,” he told the outlet.
“The issue is complex because it mainly benefits dangerous prisoners who are banned from contacting their families, but it is a measure that started in a different context.” It is necessary to evaluate its effectiveness at this time,” he elaborated.
The main drawback, the Commissioner noted, is that the offer cannot be withdrawn “day to day” as this could create conflicts between exhibition halls. “It must be done in a controlled manner to avoid riots or similar situations”he emphasized. This effort must be coordinated with the justice system and the Defense Office.
Regarding the escape, he highlighted several flaws in Unit 22’s security that could have been discovered by Soto and those who helped him escape. Using technologically outdated black and white monitors and some Illuminating the “blind spots”.
“Recent events should be seen as an opportunity to see what was done wrong and improve,” Poblet stressed.
Although he stressed that safety procedures had been improved, it still managed to reduce 80% of internal conflicts in 2023, Poblet thinks it’s possible to get away with a situation like this “They’re a great opportunity to improve.”
Judge allows inmates to use cell phones
Cell phone use by prisoners On sale in Neuquen from April 1, 2020. The origin is a decision of a judge Execution, Raquel Gase, It takes into account the use of these devices during the coronavirus pandemic.
then, This measure is justified on the basis of two facts: First, the detention center does not have semi-public telephones for prisoners; second, They cannot receive visitors to avoid contagion.
As time passes and normalcy returns, Restricted to the most dangerous prisonersas remaining prison personnel resume contact with their families.
Later, the judge Alicia Rodriguez’s execution was also allowed to use a mobile phone, and as in other cases, access to social networks was restricted.
The Provincial Detention Center Administration explained that the authorized telephone number “They are analog in nature and only allow phone calls, no Internet access.”. It was also mentioned that the use of the equipment was “controlled and recorded by personnel from each unit, and there was a period of daytime use.”
In detail, these devices They were taken out of the prisoners’ quarters at night and conveyed the message to the judicial authorities.
Despite these agreements, Prison personnel gain access to these devices And the control is not enough.
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