According to the Ministry of Justice, technical equipment and internal procedures in prisons will also be improved to timely identify high-risk situations and prevent tragic cases. Special attention will be given to minors and young people. Smiltenš emphasized that the overall goal of the Ministry of Justice and the Prison Administration is to create a modern, safe, and professional system that protects staff, inmates, and society as a whole. According to him, this means investing in personnel, technology, and thoughtful solutions that will strengthen the system in the long term. The Ministry also announced that the pilot project for the use of body-worn cameras will continue, and the Prison Administration will prepare proposals for their broader implementation. Cameras attached to the uniforms of staff allow for the recording of proper performance of official duties and provide objective evidence in the investigation of conflict situations, enhancing staff safety and reducing the risk of violence, unfounded complaints, and other violations. Additionally, the possibility of including basic military training in the professional training program for Prison Administration staff will be considered. This will improve staff readiness to act in crisis situations and strengthen the service's ability to respond to various security threats. As noted by the Ministry of Justice, Smiltenš will soon meet with the heads of all penal institutions in Latvia to discuss staffing issues, work organization, and security, as well as to determine further steps for the development of the system. Previously, the Prison Administration reported that serious mental health issues, addictions, and social adaptation problems are increasingly being identified among juvenile inmates, the resolution of which requires prolonged and coordinated interaction among several state institutions. Smiltenš instructed the Administration to prepare a detailed report on the death of a juvenile inmate at the Olaine prison hospital, as well as on the situation regarding deaths and suicides in places of detention in general. The Ministry of Justice stated that the relevant order was issued following media publications about the incident in the prison hospital in Olaine and statistics on mortality among inmates. Last year, 32 people died in places of detention in Latvia. Earlier, Latvian Television reported that shortly before Christmas, a 17-year-old boy died in the Olaine prison hospital. He was incarcerated for drug use and theft. His parents had their parental rights revoked. After another offense and serving his sentence, the teenager was placed in the children's care institution "Ezermala." Due to uncontrollable behavior and self-harm incidents, the young man was repeatedly transferred to the Olaine prison hospital. The head of the "Ezermala" structural unit of the Riga Social Support Center, Agne Libore, stated that the teenager had repeatedly attempted to harm himself, and the Prison Administration was aware of this. The Administration declined to comment on this case, citing the family's request for confidentiality and the sensitive nature of the topic. It was also stated that the criminal case initiated in February was closed due to lack of evidence of a crime. The teenager's mother denies this. She claims she wants to speak publicly about what happened and has not yet received clear answers regarding the reasons for her son's death. This is the only case in the last five years where a minor has died in places of detention.