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 We Will Act Act law lets corrections officers and police use legal means — including jamming and hacking — to neutralize drones near prisons and other protected areas
The county will consider restricting items allowed in Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall and Barry J. Nidorf and ending contracts after a tutor was caught with nearly 200 pills
A federal settlement requires the Sonoma County jail to accept materials from publishers unless there’s a clear security risk and give inmates a way to appeal rejections
A powerful digital tool detects illegal three-way calls, and automatically sends email alerts to authorities when they occur
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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
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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
Union representatives said the decision will lead to more violence in the facilities
A CO processing boxes of the treats noticed several boxes and packaging seals were tampered with
Thunder, a black Labrador retriever, and his handler, CO Jason Schultz, found approximately four grams of meth outside the Court Street Jail
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The FBI began investigating Michael Mattern after inmates reported him to other prison officials
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Tyrell Dowdell fled from a contraband check down a hallway and slammed a heavy cell door on a CO’s arm to keep him out of the cell
A detective said his investigation, which has resulted in 14 arrests, could expand
Investigators seized more than $1.5 million in cash, 16 kg of cocaine, 2 kg of heroin, about 4,000 oxycodone pills and nine firearms
This officer threatens the safety of other COs, correctional staff and inmates
According to court records, inmates are selling crystal methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine supplied by deported ex-cons in Mexico
Joseph Jennings allegedly bragged that he earned enough in drug sales to afford a trip to Walt Disney World
Consider these tools and techniques to help maintain the constant vigilance necessary to keep contraband drugs, phones and weapons out of your facility
The New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association said drugs mailed to inmates are being discovered at a “rapid pace”
Deputies uncovered one case involving two women, which led them to discover other instances
Officers from Goodman Correctional Institution found six garbage bags filled with 56 pounds of tobacco, 37 cellphones and 37 chargers
A sheet of paper left in the Westmoreland County Prison library helped investigators unravel a yearlong scheme that used mail to deliver drugs
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A corrections officer found latex glove finger tips stuffed with illegal drugs hidden in a head of lettuce
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