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Acronym

Serious and Organised Crime Units

Serious and Organised Crime Units (SOCU) in prisons work to disrupt organized criminality within the custodial estate, focusing on high-harm threats. Operating with regional HMPPS teams, they identify, target, and monitor criminals involved in gangs, smuggling, and violence, aimed at improving security and reducing external influence