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.
Under the policy, staff and COs most likely to first encounter unknown substances are undergoing specialized training to “properly identify, handle and manage” the materials
From underestimating the sophistication of drone operations to failing to engage law enforcement or legislators, here are six critical errors prisons must avoid when addressing drone threats
The former COs, who all worked at Riverbend Correctional Facility, were each sentenced to 10 years in prison to be followed by five years on probation
Officials say the knife was discovered after Andrew Romero made threats at officers and authorities ordered a shakedown of his cell
Demehl Thomas and Moysha Shepard have been identified as the inmates in the video
A woman handed the CO a package at his home, which he then smuggled into the jail and is believed to have handed to an inmate
Three Floridians are looking at stretches in prison after pleading guilty to a conspiracy to acquire and distribute the illegal synthetic drug known as “spice.”
Sarah Lee Circle Bear died of a methamphetamine overdose while in Brown County Jail, some 52 or so hours after being taken into custody
A wrecked drone laden with more than six ounces of marijuana was found by a corrections officer on May 31
It wasn’t until he was placed through a body scanner that the firearm was noticed
A 24-year-old woman whose family has questioned whether she received adequate medical attention before she was found unresponsive
As these drugs become more popular, it is imperative that officers arm themselves with knowledge of the signs and symptoms of influence
Sandpaper was used to make shanks, hidden in toilet paper roll
37-year-old Clementa Ray Curry was stabbed during an altercation with another inmate Thursday inside a housing unit
Marijuana and Suboxone make up the two leading drugs that inmates are abusing
Claims that the materials taken from him by prison staff are permitted for inmates
Cellsense Plus allows for finer detection of smaller concealed items
The jammer is great for blocking cell phone connections ranging from 3G, 4G, Bluetooth, WiFi and more
Jessie M. Radice “was directed” by Kyle J. Whitenack to mail him the contraband
One thing inmates have a limitless amount of is time to think
Corrections officers report the jail is calm when inmates use them
Initial toxicology report for Sandra Bland raises the possibility that she may have used marijuana while in custody
Ebony Strange, 32, was charged with promoting prison contraband
Jamming system cost $10.9 million and was installed between 2007 and 2009
Officials believe the drug may have been synthetic marijuana and are investigating how it got into the facility
Officials believe the drug involved was K2, or synthetic marijuana
Brayan Thompson has now also been charged with promoting prison contraband, a class D felony
Police are investigating the substance that caused the overdoses and how it got into the jail
Six inmates were treated for drug overdoses at the Westchester County Jail Sunday
10 bundles contained 99 packets, each at the street sale weight of 35 milligrams, and were packed away in the genital area of Christopher Cokbilen
Jail Commander Lt. Jeanette Davis said the device looked like a two-liter bottle, with blue masking tape on top and a brown substance inside
Videos were posted to YouTube under an account showing Black Power gang members engaging in organized one-on-one combat sessions in cells and exercise yards
Witnesses told the court the weapon was found on Richard J. Sears, 34, after corrections officers received a tip