Unlocking the Potential of Smart Security and Surveillance Technology in Prisons: A Brief Review

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Abstract

The surge in smart technology calls for its integration into prison security, traditionally limited in exposure to advanced tools. With the ongoing digital transformation, incorporating modern technology is essential for enhancing security measures, enabling more effective monitoring, threat detection, and overall safety for both staff and inmates in the evolving landscape of law enforcement. However, the adoption of smart technology in prison security is gaining momentum. This research adopts the Kitchenham method to investigate the complexities, obstacles, and implementation of smart security and surveillance technology in prisons. The literature review focuses on articles sourced from Scopus and Google Scholar published between 2013 and 2023, resulting in a selection of 40 relevant articles. This study emphasizes key insights into issues and challenges surrounding the adoption of prison security technology. Notable concerns include the high costs, suboptimal technological design, inadequate management, aged infrastructure, and ethical dilemmas. The research also identifies challenges related to cost-effectiveness, facility management, integration of smart systems, regulatory policies, technology acceptance, ethical considerations, and cybersecurity. Additionally, the study classifies various security and surveillance technologies used in prisons. In summary, this thorough examination of challenges in adopting prison security technology provides valuable insights, enriching the understanding of complexities in the correctional field and paving the way for informed advancements.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)755-763
JournalRevue d'Intelligence Artificielle
Volume38
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 21 Jun 2024

Keywords

  • prison
  • prison technology
  • security
  • surveillance
  • smart prison

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