Contraband Search

Keeping our facilities safe requires us to think ahead of the inmate population

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Inmates and their associates will try just about anything when it comes to smuggling drugs and other contraband behind bars

Apply tools like X-ray scanners and trace detection in a layered approach to prevent illicit items from slipping through the cracks

Fentanyl isn’t the only hot contraband drug – here are some key facts about two of the substances most often smuggled through the mail

While contraband control is a year-round endeavor, facilities can see a spike in trading of illicit goods over the Valentine’s Day holiday

The jail — which is undergoing renovation — has about 360 locks. Approximately 200 of them don't work

COs can’t overlook the importance of basic search techniques

Stop smuggling from undermining the security of your inmates and staff with a body scanner

When teaching contraband control, how do you determine what your facility needs and which training styles benefit the learning capacities of your staff?

Be sure to plan for how you will incorporate new tech into your screening process, where equipment will be located and where you will get funding to purchase the tools

While the hazards of fentanyl exposure are significant for COs, it’s important to understand the myths and realities