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Contraband: Binder shank

A Corrections1 member submitted this photo of a shank found hidden in a cell during a recent facility-wide shakedown in Oklahoma.

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It was made from the metal spine of a three ring binder. Remember, inmates are extremely clever about making weapons out of everyday items. Make sure you do regular cell searches to keep other inmates and staff members safe.

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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.

See links to more photos like this at our Corrections Contraband page. If you have a contraband photo or video you would like to add to our database, please email us at editor@correctionsone.com.