These images and videos of illegal inmate contraband have come directly from Corrections1 members, readers and expert contributors. As officers in the field, Corrections1 members have the greatest insight into the contraband and illegal tactics used by inmates to subvert the security of our nation’s vital corrections institutions. By submitting these images and videos of paraphernalia, Corrections1 members share potentially life-saving information with their brothers and sisters.
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A C1 staff member recently came across these photos of a rope made entirely out of paper towels. Have you ever seen anything like this in your facility?
How inmates are passing weapons through the SHU sliders. The very bottom is only sealed with caulking. The divider is hollow. Once the caulking is removed, items can be passed or stored by inmates....
All made from household items, they may look like junk but they could cost you your life
This image was recently submitted by a C1 member, showing contraband hidden underneath the soles in a pair of sneakers.
A C1 member recently submitted this photo of what looks to be a homemade axe created from an outlet plate, screw and bunk bed handle.
A C1 member recently submitted photos of this soda can, which had been altered to hide contraband.
A C1 member recently submitted these images of a grain poking out of the wall of a dormitory.
A C1 reader submitted this photo of various makeshift weapons found during a search: The haul included: 1. Pieces from the bracket covering the fire alarm 2. A flat piece of metal from the kitchen ...
A C1 member recently submitted photos of a lighter that was found buried inside a bar of fresh soap. Another reason to not drop the soap?
A C1 member recently submitted these photos of a metal shank sewn into the seam of an inmate's pants.
A C1 reader submitted these incredble photos of a fake sandwich. They said: Thankfully we have a kitchen here that prepares our food and there is little/no chance of this contraband arriving in thi...
A C1 member recently submitted these pictures of two slats of wood that were being used to hide a cell phone charger. Remember, anywhere and everywhere can be used to hide contraband!
A C1 reader recently submitted photos of this cellphone found hidden inside a cell door.
A C1 reader recently submitted these images of a shank hidden inside a relatively normal looking pen. He wrote: "Contraband can be hidden in very innocent looking items. This is a prime example of ...
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