Prison Management Solution To Automate Prisons in the Philippines
The Philippines has a high incarceration rate, and its prison system is often overcrowded and lacks automation. With thousands of inmates, implementing a prison management solution was only a matter of time. This blog will discuss how a prison management solution can benefit the prisons of the Philippines.
Current Prison Condition in the Philippines
The war on drugs has resulted in a rise in incarceration rates. The prison population has reached crisis levels. Several hundred inmates are housed in some of the smaller detention facilities with a total size of less than 100 m2. Overcrowding prevents prisoners from being placed in cells, and since there aren’t enough beds, inmates sleep on the floor of common spaces. Pretrial or remanded imprisonment accounts for the vast majority of the inmates. Similarly, detainees spend weeks or months in overcrowded cells at police stations. This is due to the poor efficiency that characterizes our judicial system.
In addition, there is a severe lack of correctional officers. There is also the issue of manual paper-based systems that is prone to human errors. The lack of biometrics functionality can lead to releasing of the wrong inmates which can make a bad situation even worse.
Deploying Prison Management Solution to Automate Prisons in the Philippines
Prison management solutions aim to address various problems within the prison system. Some of the main issues that prison management solution will address are:
Automation: The current system is based on pen and paper and a prison management solution will automate the current process and make it more efficient. Release of the wrong inmate is a major issue in prisons and automating the process using biometrics can resolve the issue.
Overcrowding: Many prisons in the Philippines are overcrowded, leading to poor living conditions, health issues, and increased tension among inmates. Prison management solutions will offer a birds-eye view of the population of prisons so authorities can better plan accommodation.
Recidivism: Many offenders, after being released, end up in prison. To help track this, a prison management solution can be helpful as the authorities can track the convicts using biometrics data.
Staffing: Prisons are often understaffed and underfunded, leading to inadequate security and poor conditions for inmates. A prison management solution will provide a clear number of staff and will provide inmates to staff ratio which is vital to prison security.
Biometric-enabled Prison Management Solution by M2SYS
M2SYS is one of the few companies worldwide that provide a complete prison management solution powered by multi-modal biometric capabilities. The system uses biometric technology, such as fingerprint, facial recognition, and IRIS, to identify and track inmates. It can automate many prison management tasks, such as attendance tracking, cell assignments, and access control. The system also provides real-time monitoring of inmates, which can help prison staff identify and address potential issues before they escalate. Here are a few advantages of implementing a biometric-enabled prison management system.
Increased security and efficiency: M2SYS prison management system can help prevent inmates from escaping or switching places with other inmates, which can improve the overall security of the prison. Biometric technology can automate many prison management tasks, such as attendance tracking and cell assignments, saving time and reducing errors.
Better monitoring and record keeping: M2SYS prison management system can provide real-time monitoring of inmates, which can help prison staff identify and address potential issues before they escalate. Biometric technology can provide accurate and up-to-date records of inmates, which can help prison staff make more informed decisions and comply with regulations.
Enhanced access control: Biometric technology can help prison staff control access to secure areas within the prison, thereby reducing the risk of unauthorized access.
Reduced human error: Biometric technology can reduce human error when it comes to identifying inmates, which can improve the overall safety and security of the prison.
Customizable: The prison management solution offered by M2SYS is developed using a no-code platform. This gives the option to make any changes to the solution without any coding. Thanks to this unique feature, the deployment time is reduced by 90% and can be personalized to meet the needs of any prison.
M2SYS is a global provider of biometric technology and prison management solutions, one of the popular products of M2SYS. The solution is already deployed in hundreds of prisons worldwide. To learn more about the solution, please get in touch with us.
