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 CO allegedly smuggled contraband into San Quentin and Vacaville prisons, placed it in various areas and “pretended to discover said contraband,” the indictment said
DeKalb County Sheriff Melody Maddox said inmates continue to break out windows to allow contraband from the outside
In 2021, N.M. DOC began redirecting inmate mail to a Florida vendor for scanning, giving inmates photocopies instead of originals to reduce contraband in prisons
The residential substance abuse treatment unit will hold up to 28 inmates
The inmate continued to shout, as two deputy marshals lifted him out of his chair
Two women were suspected of smuggling 170 strips of suboxone into jail
Man was accused of kidnapping, conspiracy, and attempting to fly in contraband
91 grams of synthetic marijuana found in CO’s lunchbox
State requested permission to jam cellular signal at prison, halted before FCC
The inmates were charged with possession of or receiving a weapon and possessing contraband while in confinement
The inmate’s family attorney said he was having a manic episode after failing to take medication for bipolar disorder
One image showed the gun’s magazine and bullets
Obama has commuted 248 inmates, more than past six presidents combined
Rapper C-Murder recorded and released a rap song while serving life sentence in prison
Richard Rosario, now 40, was arrested after two witnesses identified him from a police photo book
X-ray detection can help you screen more thoroughly and efficiently to catch dangerous contraband before it enters your facility
Inmate has been convicted of conspiring with two other men to fly drugs and other contraband into a maximum-security prison aboard a drone
The corrections officer is currently in recovery
The bill would impose a $5K fine
What are some of the preventive measures you can take to help prevent contraband from entering your facility?
The largest percentage of mentally ill people behind bars are not in state prisons, they’re in jails
He rejected a plea deal that would have freed him in 1992 because he refused to admit to any wrongdoing
If you as a prison employee are involved in illegal activities with inmates you may be the cause of a fellow employee or an inmate being injured or killed
The staffing shortages are occurring as most prison populations are rising
The bill would impose a $5K fine for flying a drone over a state prison
He was caught selling heroin to undercover cops
States are trying to address the issue without legislation, too
Offenses are broken down into 28 broad categories, including robbery, burglary, homicide, weapons and assaultive
What are some of the ways contraband can get smuggled into the facility?
Officials say corrections officers at the county jail discovered doses of the prescription drug Suboxone
Prisoners willing to pay $400 for a phone that can be purchased on the streets for $20 are not using them to stay in touch with family