Contraband
Contraband refers to unauthorized items smuggled into correctional facilities, posing significant security risks. This section provides articles that explore the detection, prevention, and management of Contraband within prisons and jails. Topics include common types of contraband, the methods used to introduce these items, and the technologies and strategies employed to combat this ongoing challenge. Understanding the dynamics of Contraband is crucial for correctional professionals dedicated to maintaining a secure and safe environment. For further insights, explore related topics on Correctional Management.
Plastic fans, lighter padlocks and revamped mail processing are among measures aimed at limiting weapons and contraband
Operation Killing Time uncovered synthetic drug trafficking in the Orange County Jail, leading to the suspension of two corrections officers
The scanning policy, backed by AFSCME, follows reports of fentanyl and synthetic drugs entering prisons through letters and legal mail
The mayhem started early in the morning when a corrections officer saw three detainees slashing an inmate
“The avenues for drugs entering prisons during the first year of the pandemic ... remained staff, contractors, official visitors and mail,” an official said
A state grand jury indictment brings 170 charges against 43 defendants for the trafficking of more that 25 kilograms of methamphetamine
Mail, not COs, is the “major source” of contraband smuggled into New York Department of Correction jails
Illegal items seized by deputies include marijuana, meth, cell phones and sex lube
At the time of his arrest, the deputy had a pound of individually wrapped cannabis-laced brownies in his lunchbox
Cherokee County Detention Center officials haven’t found a shank, which is a weapon made from everyday items, for a couple of years
Updated security protocol for all staff, visitors, volunteers and all other personnel began on January 1, 2023
Beverly Ann Ibn-Tamas, 80, was convicted nearly 50 years ago for killing her abusive husband
The suspects are accused of dropping cigarettes, alcohol, drugs and cell phones inside the the Clayton County jail security fence
Fla. man claims he was high on meth, hadn’t slept for 5 days before violently struggling against jail deputies
COs found the drug, which is used to manage opioid withdrawal, after a tip from an informant
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
The basis for substance use programs in Mass. DOC facilities is a combination of the Therapeutic Community model and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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 you get 2 pounds of weed, it’s safe to assume it didn’t come in through the visit floor.”
Contraband found inside the footballs included bags of marijuana, cellphones and chargers and packs of cigarettes
Before being killed by police Gonzalo Lopez killed Mark Collins, 66, and his four grandsons
At the time of her arrest Sarah Torsiello had worked 18 years for the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services
The two inmates were attempting to kill another prisoner with makeshift weapons
New York Department of Labor report directs prisons to make mailrooms safer and provide better protective equipment to reduce drug exposure
Michigan DOC officials are investigating how two inmates obtained cellphones and posted a video filmed in their cell to YouTube
An inmate paid the correctional officer for the drugs and re-sold the narcotics to other inmates
“It’s a people job. If you enjoy people, those inmates are people all day long. If you treat them fairly and with respect, you get respect”
The Bureau of Prisons said the weapon had been concealed inside the prison
If they know your weaknesses, they can exploit them – keep your distance and keep things discreet
The weapon misfired and the female visitor was uninjured
The nine-year veteran is accused of taking more than $23,000 in bribes over two months last year
Officials propose barring detainees from receiving packages from anyone other than vendors that ship directly to consumers
The Cuyahoga County Diversion Center is for people exhibiting signs of mental illness or addiction who also are accused of committing non-violent crimes
