(1) The State shall ensure integration and embedding of appropriate technology for the effective management and superintendence of prisons and for the safety and security of prisons and the prisoners, which may include Artificial Intelligence based technology, Closed Circuit Television surveillance, jammers, Full Body Scanners, X-ray based Scanners (Large and Small), Body Worn Cameras, Walkie-talkie sets, Non linear junction detectors, Biometric and aadhaar authentication devices, Radio Frequency Identification Devices, Video Conference facilities, and any other modern technology.
(2) The State shall computerize the entire prison administration and integrate the database with the Interoperable Criminal Justice System.
The State shall also develop suitable interfaces for seamless sharing of information and facilitate the Prison and Prisoner Management System.
(3) The State shall use advanced technologies to check and prohibit use and misuse of wireless communication devices.
(4) Research Analysis and Intelligence (RAI) wing of the department shall gather, process and work on actionable intelligence related to prisons of the State of Punjab. It shall be provided with required intelligence tools, resources and funds for its smooth and effective functioning.
(5) The State may use electronic monitoring technology on prisoners under temporary release from prison, by making use of prisoner tracking devices.
(6) The Department shall obtain from the competent authorities, a declaration notifying a “No-Fly Zone” in respect of any aerial object, Staff Welfare.
Use of technology in prison administration.
PUNJAB GOVT. GAZ.(EXTRA), MAY 21, 2026 (VYSK 31, 1948 SAKA) 595 including but not limited to drones or similar surveillance devices, which may pose a threat to the security of any prison establishment. The said “No-Fly Zone” shall encompass the entire area of the prison complex and extend up to a radius of 500 (five hundred) meters beyond the outer perimeter of the prison complex.
CHAPTER-VII ADMISSION, TRANSFER AND DISCHARGE OF PRISONERS