Distribuição de escâneres corporais no sistema prisional brasileiro

Abstract

Introduction: Public safety has been debated in the pursuit of better living conditions, and technology has proven relevant in combating and preventing criminal acts. The body scan uses X-rays to identify hidden objects on the body, speeding up inspections without the need to undress or subject visitors to humiliating procedures, thus increasing security in prisons. Objective: This study aims to conduct a quantitative analysis of the distribution of these devices in the Brazilian prison system. Methodology: A quantitative and descriptive study was conducted using data from the National Nuclear Energy Commission's website for the month of December 2023. Results and Discussion: At the time of the research, there were 283 body inspection devices spread across the five Brazilian regions. The Southeast and South regions account for nearly all of the body scanners in prison units, with 83%. The Northeast region has 27 devices, followed by the Central-West region with 12, and the North region has the fewest devices, with only 8 body scanners. Conclusion: It was observed that the distribution of devices is concentrated in the Southeast region, and there is a poor distribution of these devices among Brazilian regions and states, requiring a more uniform distribution to meet the demand of visitors.