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.
On average, just 11 of the 71 items, or 15%, that had tested positive for fentanyl in the field tests also tested positive in the lab, a Department of Investigation report states
Faith Rose Gratz and an inmate ran a drug operation at Minnesota Correctional Facility-Stillwater for three months in 2022 while in a romantic relationship, prosecutors said
The CO allegedly smuggled contraband into San Quentin and Vacaville prisons, placed it in various areas and “pretended to discover said contraband,” the indictment said
Deputies seized synthetic marijuana, prescription drugs and nearly an ounce of meth
Justin Rodriguez faces two felony charges, including a conspiracy count; each count carries one to 10 years in prison
The expansion plan will give access to the program for any MDOC resident identified as medically appropriate
The roadmap offers insight into how officials can increase access to medication-based treatments inside facilities as well as upon release
A man was arrested after trying to smuggle tobacco to inmates inside the Whatcom County Jail
Facilities must have a medically based response plan to address this problem
By rededicating existing space, the largest expenditure would be in professional staff to provide treatment.
The program aims to serve 20 inmates per month with medication-assisted treatment and another 100 inmates with education and counseling
From Rice Krispies treats to lettuce, contraband hiding places never fail to surprise
Eric Ivey criticized the sheriff’s ability to conduct meaningful investigations into wrongdoing at the Cuyahoga County Jail
Converting postal mail into electronic communications is proving a lifesaver for Butler County Prison
Deputies found large quantity of cellphones, tobacco in various states, knives, marijuana and narcotic drugs
The inmates were getting high on children’s drawings laced with synthetic marijuana
The program was implemented on a pilot basis at three prisons in 2018, but backlash pushed Gov. Cuomo to suspend the program
A review of surveillance video showed a man cutting a fence and entering the area at the wall breach
An official said the CO is the 10th arrest of a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office employee this year
Officials say the find is just one of a long list of items inmates are not allowed to have in the jail but find unique ways to invent
The CO is accused of accepting bribes to smuggle in marijuana, phones, cigarettes and designer sneakers to inmates in custody
The grant will allow the jail to expand its medication-assisted treatment program so that former prisoners can receive continued treatment after release
The CO had four packages with substances that tested positive for methamphetamines, marijuana and cocaine
Extraction and analytics technologies are helping corrections facilities access contraband cellphone data to stop crimes inside and outside prison walls
Maintaining security and safety is more than installing a product and collecting data
There are some key steps correctional officers must take before medical personnel arrive
A powerful digital tool detects illegal three-way calls, and automatically sends email alerts to authorities when they occur
The change is meant to stop the spread of contraband into correctional facilities
The CO admitted that he took a payment of $5,400 cash to bring heroin, tobacco and suboxone strips to an inmate for distribution
An indictment claims Jamaine Russell brought drugs and other contraband into the Trenton prison from October 2018 through November 2019
Last month, officials halted the testing after on-site kits were found to have been producing faulty results
An investigation revealed that several prisoners currently serving time at Lakeland Correctional Facility were involved in the attempt
The drone, which got caught in a net above a prison fence, was carrying marijuana, cigarette lighters and cellphones