The urgent demand for more health staff
The shortage of health professionals in prisons has caused a growing concern among workers. Penitentiary staff has been calling for a greater provision of health resources for some time, including the need for a doctor present continuously to manage possible emergencies. However, the new instructions issued indicate that the medical staff of the institution should not be expected in emergency situations, leaving the decision -making responsibility to anyone who manages the service.
Insufficient action protocol
The protocol established for dealing with medical emergencies specifies that, in the event of a critical situation, the person in charge of the service must immediately contact the emergency services. This rule implies that the arrival of institutional doctors should not be expected, especially if the delay can aggravate the health of the affected person. The lack of specific training of uniformed agents to evaluate these situations has generated concern and debate.
Recent incidents and increasing tensions
A recent incident has highlighted the labor fracture between the institution’s staff and the inmates. Although the tensions were palpable, the reaction of a group of prisoners has been unexpected, causing an alarm climate. Authorities have described the event as an ‘incident’, but the bewilderment persists between the agents, who consider the extremely dangerous situation.
Ministry reaction and measures to take
The Ministry of the Interior has chosen not to issue a formal statement on the revolt, but said that the restoration of the order without the use of force does not justify the classification of Motí. However, this nuance does not decrease the severity of the situation. Reports prepared by the involvement of agents could lead to disciplinary files with possible criminal repercussions for those involved.
The behavior of the instigator internal
One of the inmates, with a severe condemnation for aggression on officials, has once again displayed violent behavior, trying to assault an agent for the third time. After the incident, he has damaged his video surveillance cell, showing a clear lack of emotional control. Despite their behavior, other inmates have chosen not to support their violence, seeking alternative ways to express their displeasure.
An atmosphere of fragility and tension
The current situation is described as a ‘minefield’, with the possibility of an explosion of tension at any time. Authorities must consider the answer properly, as any poorly directed action could trigger an unsustainable crisis. The dynamics between the inmates and the prison staff is still a source of constant concern, highlighting the urgent need for reforms in the management of health resources and protocols.