The Pennsylvania prison where inmate Danelo Cavalcante used a makeshift device to scale a wall and escape is making some changes to prevent a similar getaway from happening again.
Key Takeaway
The Pennsylvania prison where Danelo Cavalcante escaped through a climbed wall has implemented new security measures, including a barrier on the rooftop and revised guard positions during inmate exercise time. The long-term solution includes constructing enclosures over the exercise yards to prevent future escapes.
Improvements to Enhance Security
According to officials from Chester County, the prison has implemented immediate security upgrades, including a new barrier that blocks access to the prison rooftop. This new barrier is now positioned behind the barbed wire, effectively prohibiting any attempts to reach the roof.
New Safety Measures
During his escape, Danelo cleverly maneuvered through a brick wall, dove through the barbed wire, and managed to find his way onto the roof. This incident occurred while prison guards were stationed in the surveillance tower during exercise time. In light of this, the guards will now assume new positions while inmates are in the yard.
The prison authorities have also assigned a guard specifically to monitor the rooftop and are reviewing their surveillance procedures, as the escape was captured on camera.
Long-Term Solution
In addition to these immediate changes, Chester County commissioners have approved a contract to construct a permanent enclosure over the exercise yards, effectively preventing any future attempts to scale the walls. This long-term solution aims to ensure the security and integrity of the prison.
Since his capture, Danelo Cavalcante has remained confined at SCI Phoenix, where he is closely monitored within his cell and rarely allowed outside.
