The ongoing struggle to keep mobile phones out of prisons

Cellphone Shakedown | Hard Time · 4:09 · Video: National Geographic · Watch at the source

In short: National Geographic explores the persistent tension between correctional facilities and the pervasive reach of mobile technology. This report examines the specific challenges faced by Smith State Prison in its efforts to regulate and remove cellphones from the environment.

The video documents the ongoing battle at Smith State Prison to prevent cellphones from entering the facility. It highlights the difficulty of managing these devices within a correctional setting, illustrating the friction between modern connectivity and institutional security.

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