Selected Issues of the Use of Unmanned Work Platforms in the Prison Service with a View to Internal Security and Human Resources

Purpose:This article provides a brief overview of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including military ones, used by uniformed services: the Border Guard and the Police, with particular emphasis on the prison service.Design/Methodology/Approach: A conceptual architecture for a system using unmanned work platforms in prison services is presented, with reference to internal security and staffing capabilities using drone technology.An example prison security scheme is proposed, along with integration and control modules.Findings: Selected technical and logistical aspects of the use of these platforms by national uniformed services are discussed.Practical Implications: The article highlights the potential for specific applications of this technology in the prison system and analyzes selected effects of such applications, taking into account systemic and economic aspects.Originality/Value: An innovative system for protecting prison infrastructure is proposed.The system's structure is open, user-friendly, and cost-effective to implement and maintain.