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.
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The jail does not have an Xray machine, which might’ve detected the drugs if they were hidden in a body cavity
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The move comes after a number of assaults on staff by inmates in recent weeks and amid concerns of a brewing prison riot
Contraband cellphones has become a vexing problem for correctional officials and authorities across the country
House members and U.S. senators said addressing contraband cellphones is “an issue of critical importance”
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A 36-year-old Ohio man swore he was indigent during an Oct. 5 hearing after pleading guilty to a drug charge before deputies found $4,060 on him
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The lockdown was launched because it was clear items found outside the prison were intended to be smuggled in
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