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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A source reported the inmate was stabbed in the neck during a fight over drugs at the federal jail
Experts speculate the gun used to kill, Aureon Shavea, 24, was smuggled into the prison by drone or through a back gate without a metal detector
Judge rejects request for drug treatment
Woman remains in jail after being charged with possessing bath salts and bringing other illegal drugs into the jail
A woman choked on marijuana after corrections officers reportedly caught her smuggling it into a Detroit prison
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Find out about the contraband issues on the minds of corrections professionals across the country
Inmate illegally hid a cellphone and charger in his prosthetic leg
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