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I've seen those ads, too. Back then, laser sights were about the size of a carton of cigarettes, were mounted under rifle barrels, and at least one model was marketed with prison guards in mind.
The idea being that the visible dot would also be a deterrent, and I'm sure it was.
However, prison inmates know they are under observation, and knew the guards had laser sights, so were aware of the dot and its meaning. A laser sight's primary function is as a sighting device. A secondary function as a deterrent only works when the subject knows its there.
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Interesting. In over 22 years behind the wire I have never seen a laser sight on any firearms here, not regular issue, not tactical issue or specialty issue. Red dots and scopes, sure, never a laser. Never heard of that one before. I did have Crimson Trace grips on my CZ P-01 MANY years ago, and it was really not that much help.