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.
The ex-Northern State Prison officer pleaded guilty to conspiracy and will lose his job, $6K in proceeds and the right to hold public office in N.J.
During a visit to Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall, the woman attempted to smuggle over 30 pills that contained fentanyl, DA Nathan Hochman said
Two former Cambria County Prison staff used lunch bags and private medical rooms to bring in drugs, phones and security tools for inmates
Crystal meth, alcohol and knives were among the contraband detected during a search of the trainee
The pills, easily seen within the dessert, were believed to be amphetamines and dextroamphetamines
The CO also provided the inmate with razors and intel on when cell inspections would take place, the assistant sheriff said
It’s the facility’s second reported attack on a detention officer with an inmate-manufactured weapon this year
Officer Roy Trejo was recognized earlier this month after a fellow officer called in to a local radio show
The officer was treated at a local hospital for multiple stab wounds
Drew Sikes had just been pepper-sprayed after threatening a CO
“This is the talk all over the jail. Writing heals people,” said Jeremy Duncan
The inmate had just returned from work release when he collapsed in the shower
Jimmy Spencer is being held in solitary lockdown following the incident
We need to have a plan in place for not if, but when we encounter someone who has overdosed in the booking or holding areas
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
To keep drugs, weapons and other disruptive items out of your facility, first identify gaps in your screening process, then adopt a variety of policies and tools to plug the holes
The detainees were institutionally charged with rioting, refusing orders, and possession of unauthorized items
Technology acts as a force multiplier to help investigators keep tabs on arrivals and expose potential conflicts
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
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