Date: Tuesday, July 21
Time: 1 p.m. ET | 12 p.m. CT | 10 a.m. PT
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Correctional facilities remain vulnerable to emerging smuggling methods, particularly drug-treated paper, fraudulent legal mail and documents introduced through non-mail channels. We will break down key findings from the 2026 Mail Security Report, using government data, global threat research, open-source reporting and RaySecur Threat Data Center incident tracking to show how mail-related risks are evolving. We will also present a clearer view of today’s threat landscape and what correctional professionals can do to better identify vulnerabilities and assess risk.
The session will also feature a real-world case study from the South Carolina Department of Corrections, highlighting the challenges they face and the solutions being implemented to address legal mail vulnerabilities.
You will leave with an understanding of key contraband, including drug-soaked paper, current smuggling trends and practical strategies to strengthen their facility security.
By attending this webinar, you will learn:
- How drug-soaked paper enters facilities through the mail, intake, visitors, attorneys and through the front door.
- Why traditional detection tools, such as X-ray, K-9s, manual checks, light tables and field kits fail to detect modern synthetic drugs.
- How MailSecur can be deployed across mailrooms, housing units, booking and intake and other points of entry.
* Please note the Q and A portion of the webinar will only be available for live event attendees.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
- Wardens / Deputy wardens
- Correctional officers
- Mailroom managers / Supervisors
- Chiefs of security
- Contraband interdiction officers
- Correctional investigators
MEET THE SPEAKERS:
David Hale is a resident expert and trainer in narcotics and illicit drug detection in security advisory practice. He partners with customers across the country to assist in their mail screening operations to find dangerous substances and contraband in mail. Before joining RaySecur, David was a decorated law enforcement officer where he worked on narcotics investigations, led special response teams and was selected to be a member of the federal Organized Crime and Drug Task Force. During his tenure, he frequently engaged with correction facilities on drug smuggling and trafficking investigations within prisons. In addition to law enforcement and investigations, he is skilled as a hazardous materials disposal and response operator.
Warden Thomas Robertson serves as the warden of Leath Correctional Institution, where he oversees the safety, security, and daily operations of the facility. He is responsible for managing staff, supervising the inmate population and ensuring the institution operates in compliance with state policies and correctional standards. With a strong background in correctional leadership, Warden Robertson is committed to maintaining a secure environment while supporting rehabilitation and reentry efforts. His leadership emphasizes professionalism, accountability and programs designed to promote positive outcomes for individuals in custody and enhance public safety.