Tensions are high in Sardinian prisons after a weekend marked by further unrest and violence in the Bancali and Isili prisons . This is a challenging situation for prison officers, faced with mounting alarms and ongoing emergencies.

On Saturday, several inmates at Bancali prison revolted against prison officers, throwing gas canisters and other objects . But the incident in Sassari wasn't the only one. On Sunday, in the Isili penal colony, an inmate, after staff refused to comply with a request that violated internal regulations, suddenly went berserk, physically attacking officers on duty. The attacker was then subdued, and officers had to seek medical attention . Some of them had to be transferred to the emergency room for evaluation.

Specifically, in Sassari, officers managed with considerable difficulty to calm the situation, transferring the inmates involved to a secure area, thus avoiding damage to the facilities and other inmates. According to Roberto Melis, national secretary of the Consipe union, "once again, the Penitentiary Police staff demonstrated professionalism, composure, and a sense of duty. The two General Surveillance Units operated impeccably, as did all the officers involved, who handled a delicate situation with skill and responsibility. We reiterate the need to ensure adequate operating conditions, sufficient staffing, and appropriate tools so that staff can effectively and safely address the increasingly frequent critical situations in prisons."

According to Giacomo Mascia, of the regional secretariat of Sinappe Sardinia , "what happened in Isili is yet another demonstration of a prison system too often left to deal with structural, organizational, and security emergencies without adequate tools. Officers operate daily under high stress, exposed to unacceptable risks, and cannot be left alone."

(Unioneonline/vf)

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