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| Quote: Life-sized cardboard cut-outs of police designed to deter people from smuggling contraband into a prison have been branded "a bit silly". Chelmsford Prison said the figures, which are about about 7ft (2.1m) tall, were being used to "remind people of the consequences of breaking the law". But Francis Crook, of the Howard League for Penal Reform, said the cut-outs were "insulting to staff". The Prison Service said a number of measures were used to deter smuggling. | |
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-36320130
There have been problems recently with the prison (which is right next to a residential area) having people lob tennis balls full of contraband over the walls. Local residents were asked to help prevent this.
Other places that use cardboard policemen include pound shops.
Fun fact: the film of Porridge was made at Chelmsford Prison prior to it being refurbished.