Prison Contraband

Within the Texas Corrections Systems, there have been some contraband issues. Inmates have been able to smuggle cellphones, weapons and drugs into their cells. The biggest issue of smuggling cell phones is that inmates have the ability to conduct others to do their crimes for them on the outside. A family may think they are safe from the attacker that threatened their life however, just because he is behind bars doesn't mean that they can call a "friend" to help him out. Citizens are suppose to feel at ease and feel secure with the legal system, which means that when people commit a crime and go to prison that they are now safe from those predators. This has now been proved wrong several times, with inmates being able to smuggle in cell phones. In attempt to put this issue to rest, the Prison Officials have come up with a $65.8 million dollar plan to "beef" up security. They plan to hire more security officers, set up more cameras, and even have metal detectors for the inmates to walk through. I believe Texas officials need to do what it takes to make citizens feel safe about going on with their daily routine.  Even though $65.8 million dollars may seems like a little much, you cannot put a price on you or your families safety.