Aklan provl jail bans inmates' cell phones
BY BOY RYAN B. ZABAL

KALIBO, Aklan – The Aklan Rehabilitation Center (ARC) has banned cellular phones from its premises for security reasons.
Retired Colonel Cristito Angob, provincial jail warden, ordered jail guards to strictly enforce the ban, citing reports that some inmates have mobile phones.

Angob said inmates and visitors are prohibited to use and possess cell phones inside detention center and if there is any attempt to break the implementation of ‘no cell phone policy’ the jail personnel would suspend the special privileges of inmates.

“The visitors should also observe the proper visiting hours and subject themselves to inspection before entering detention centers,” said Angob over Bombo Radyo Kalibo.

Angob stressed a thorough inspection of inmates and visitors would deter the entry of firearms, cell phones, illegal drugs and bladed weapons.

There were reports that inmates manage to sneak in cell phones inside the detention facility using the back perimeter fence of the Aklan provincial jail.

Angob pointed out detainees are strictly monitored by ARC and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) officers to ensure the security of detention facilities located at Brgy. Nalook, Kalibo, Aklan.

“ARC doesn’t tolerate inmates with cell phones, even their visitors are strictly inspected to comply with the policies of the detention centers,” he added.