Source · Select Committees · Justice Committee
Recommendation 180
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Inconsistent deployment of security measures undermines their effectiveness against criminal networks
Conclusion
Our observations confirmed that existing security measures, such as sniffer dogs, are often deployed in an inconsistent manner. For example, drug detection dogs being used for only a few instances in a day in some prisons, rather than as part of a comprehensive, high-volume strategy across 63 all entry points. This intermittent deployment allows organised criminal networks to easily exploit predictable security lapses and undermines the deterrent effect of detection technology. (Conclusion, Paragraph 78)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 9 January 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗