Contraband

They can be a threat to the prison environment – could they be an asset too?

Court declares surgeon to be a “state actor” subject to federal civil rights law and rejects qualified immunity for her and two prison officials

Correctional facilities are on the front lines of the battle against fentanyl, yet they often fall behind in adopting new strategies and technologies to manage the crisis

Like any other year, it seems there’s just no limit to how far people will go for drugs, wireless devices, the chance to escape, or all of the above

If they know your weaknesses, they can exploit them – keep your distance and keep things discreet

Corrections officers, our protectors, need your interest, research and compassion just as much as the infamous predators and anonymous inmates they protect us from

The first step for prison officials is to have a clear view of the mail security vulnerabilities in their particular facility

Taking contraband control seriously saves lives; here's what COs should be on the lookout for

Columnist Gary York uses his experience as both a CO and a prison inspector to answer the age-old question

Because contraband cell phones played such a major role in the 2018 Lee Correctional riot, SCDC knew they had to up their investigative game

The ingenuity, or serious lack thereof, is astounding

The proper handling and documenting of contraband evidence is important for investigative purposes

A corrupt officer has a price! An honest officer has integrity

Corrections officers need a mix of technology, trained personnel and data sharing to dismantle criminal networks and activities within their facilities

Inmates are adept at turning whatever materials are at hand into improvised weapons – the ongoing challenge for corrections officials is to detect these weapons