Prisons, Mobile Phone Jamming Technology

28 Mr ODENWALDER (Elizabeth) (20 February 2020). Has mobile phone jamming technology been trialled at any SA prison, and, if so, what were the results of this trial?

The Hon. C.L. WINGARD (Gibson—Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing): I am advised:

The Department for Correctional Services has commenced work to meet the government's election commitment to undertake a pilot program at a regional prison to block the use of contraband mobile phones.

Work has been undertaken to identify the most appropriate type of technology and a suitable trial site for the pilot program.