Correctional Service of Canada combats drone-smuggled contraband with drone detection equipment and cellphone detection technology.

Correctional Service of Canada addresses the growing issue of drones being used to smuggle contraband into prisons, employing a multi-faceted approach that includes purchasing drone detection equipment and piloting a program using cellphone detection technology. The Union of Canadian Correctional Officers held a rally to highlight the violence they claim is driven by drone drops of drugs and weapons. The Correctional Service lacks legal authority for drone-jamming technology, but is exploring its feasibility.

April 18, 2024
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