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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U.S. prison officials have said in filings with the FCC that the increased use of contraband mobile phones within correctional facilities present a “clear and present danger” to prison security and the public
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Cellsense®, the leading cell phone contraband detector for prisons, has the solution for the detection of mini key fob phones, which are increasingly being smuggled into prisons
Sheets, jumpsuits, rags used in apparent escape apparatus
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Tiny mobile phone measures in at around 8cm x 3cm x 2cm
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