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 judge laid out a litany of problems and staffing issues at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, noting many problems stem from a simple reality — with salaries starting at just over $45,000 for COs, it’s hard to find people willing to work there
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office arrested three suspects who were attempting to fly a contraband loaded drone into the prison
The dentures reportedly “contained blue pills that appeared to be fentanyl in the denture adhesive,” according to court documents
This clever, contraband movement trick was discovered by staff on accident
DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, was given a year in prison in December after his probation was revoked for failing to submit to drug testing and driving on a suspended license
The materials normally would be contraband, but in this case its evidence
Prison records show he’s also been caught smoking twice and once with drugs since January
The inmate said a detention officer would meet with Garnica to pickup the items, and he gave him the officer’s cellphone number
Some of the defendants are accused of conspiring at separate times to obtain and distribute as much as 15 kilograms of cocaine sometime between May and June
The Global Commission on Drug Policy, made up of former presidents and other luminaries from the United States and abroad, concludes that the Drug War is an expensive failure
In terms of seeing contraband, there’s nothing quite like the mirror to uncover hidden bootleg
