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.
Deputies found five shanks on the 18-year-old inmate after the attack at Fulton County Jail, which is under federal oversight
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Authorities say FMC Devens inmate Raymond Gaines, a former gang associate granted clemency in January, received K2-laced paper from a visiting state employee
Jimmy Spencer is being held in solitary lockdown following the incident
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Security video shows the inmates repeatedly punching the deputy in the head until he loses consciousness
Paper soaked in synthetic cannabinoids presents a serious problem when it comes to attempts to smuggle drugs into correctional facilities
A new sheriff’s department pilot program giving inmates access to Narcan appears to be working as intended
One defendant allegedly pocketed over $40,000 in bribes between June 2019 and September 2020
The woman has been taking methadone for her opioid use disorder for the past two years
The CO was taken into custody when he reported to Allegheny County Jail for his shift on Thursday
The doctors said they support medication-assisted treatment for inmates, but they have concerns over CDCR’s implementation
A contraband officer noticed some of the wrappers looked like they’d been altered with glue
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The detainees were institutionally charged with rioting, refusing orders, and possession of unauthorized items
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Dietary Sgt. Linda Lomax is accused of smuggling hundreds of strips of Suboxone on her person into the facility
Monroe County is the first in the state to reach full programming in treating inmates with opioid addiction
Officials said the CO had been involved in a relationship with the inmate since November 2019
The ongoing investigation revealed the inmates had help from those who had access inside and outside the facility: the corrections deputies
The ruling left the possession of small amounts of controlled substances, from LSD to heroin and cocaine, legal under state law
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It’s unclear if any other corrections deputies are involved in the case or how long the sheriff’s office was aware of the situation
An 87-year-old law is blocking the way for states to start jamming contraband cellphones being used inside prisons
The creativity behind contraband smuggling is endless so it is imperative that correctional officials stay abreast with what inmates are conspiring
Officials seized a cellphone and charger, marijuana, tobacco, lighter and the suspected synthetic drug K2 from inmates
Any legal mail sent from the courts to Pennsylvania state prison inmates must contain a control number that senders can obtain through the department
The COs accepted cash bribes from members of a gang in exchange for helping smuggle K2-soaked papers into the jail
The letters could be broken down into smaller pieces and ingested or distributed to other inmates
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Deputies seized synthetic marijuana, prescription drugs and nearly an ounce of meth
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