‘Nothing short of embarrassing’ - Your views after report says smuggling drugs into Kirkham Prison is ‘easy’
Officers from the Independent Monitoring Board say lack of staff and detection equipment at the Category D jail has led to a worrying rise in drug use during 2018, particularly cocaine.
And the Board has pointed the finger at poor security checks on inmates returning from working outside the jail or on home visits.
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Hide AdAs a result the IMB has urged the Prisons Minister to ensure improved detection of drugs at HMP Kirkham, coupled with a more robust clampdown on mobile phones.
We asked for your views on our Facebook page:
Nothing short of embarrassing A search dog team on site, yet a worrying number of drugs inside the prison ♀️The staff are not at all safe for as long as the prisoners are able to leave & return unsearched.
Kayley Robinson
Install metal detectors & full body scanners so everyone gets checked..
James Culver
Well considering how easy it is for prisoners to escape, why would it be hard to get stuff in !!
Wendy Elizabeth Norman
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Hide AdWho is responsible for the security there. Is it in house or privatised by whom.
Kath Parkinson
They can’t even keep prisoners in never mind keeping drugs out
Lee Fellowes
Golly. We’re So surprised...NOT. HMP Kirkham you’re are unable to keep prisoners within the prison, and now it’s discovered you have a Drug Problem. Oh dear. Perhaps this establishment seriously needs a change of management.
Liz Ingram
This has been going on for many many years why the sudden concern? They pass the drugs over the fence with other things, you can not tell me the prison staff don’t know about this
Peter Switz
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Hide AdNot just Kirkham Prison, I think drug use is pretty endemic even in the most high security prisons
Richard Cottle
HMP Kirkham is clearly understaffed, lacks the security and technology needed to stop things like this from happening.
Prisons like this are, however, vital and need the correct resources. Yes Prisoners Abscond and that makes it look bad but what’s the alternatives?
Michael James
Too many prisoners let out in error so there’s no chance of stopping drugs getting it
Jacqui Collumbine
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Hide AdThe drug barons are highly efficient, the drugs are ready where and when wanted.
Roger Goodred
It’s been like that for 30 years
Olly Byrne
If they got a day job to start with they wouldn’t be in Kirkham holiday camp oh I mean prison
Kelly Batley