The Danish Prison Service has already taken action following Philip Denié Dahl Petersen’s escape late Tuesday evening.

This is stated in a written response to DR.

- *"On the basis of the escape on February 4 from Vestre Prison, the Danish Prison Service has initiated measures to increase security in all our closed prisons and detention centers,"* says Lea Bryld, acting district director of the Eastern Prison District.

Currently, an investigation into the escape is underway, and during this process, the Danish Prison Service declines to grant interviews.

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**Critical Security**

According to DR’s information, security procedures and guidelines were not followed in this case.

- *"The incident has led to additional security measures at Vestre Prison, and the investigation may prompt further actions. Security in our prisons and detention centers is paramount, and escapes from closed institutions must not occur,"* the statement reads.

The investigation aims to clarify how an inmate managed to successfully escape from Vestre Prison.

- *"This involves a thorough review of all procedures, buildings, and surveillance systems, among other things,"* writes the Danish Prison Service.

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