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 inmate obtained wholesale quantities of prepackaged methamphetamine from suppliers outside the prison and the CO would arrange meet-up times to pick up the drugs, documents state
Officers discovered a folded piece of paper containing a green, leafy substance suspected to be K2 spice that had allegedly been secreted inside the inmate’s prosthetic leg
On Tuesday, former correctional officer Dwayne Jones admitted he brought cannabis to work and was sentenced to 18 months probation
Inmates and their loved ones were charged in a drug smuggling scheme involving narcotics hidden under postage stamps on letters delivered to the prison, authorities said on Tuesday
Autopsy: Man found unconscious in cell had taken hydrocodone
27-year-old Karin Mackaliunas was detained last weekend following a crash
After device helped a Houston inmate escape, authorities work to thwart further use
Often overlooked because of their seeming lack of danger, fasteners can pose a huge threat to prison safety
Cameras help keep contraband from inmates, officials say
Scanner is used to scan current inmates, their clothing, linens, and mattresses
Knowing what contraband is, and what damage it can cause, is a powerful tool for corrections officers
New law would limit amount of marijuana drivers can legally have in their systems to 5 nanograms
NIDA’s Monitoring the Future Survey shows increases in Ecstasy use and continued high levels of prescription drug abuse
Six matches, a flint, a syringe, some lip balm, and an unused condom among the smuggled items
Corrections officials say they are preparing to test a system that would capture every cell phone signal from a prison and block unauthorized calls
With smart phones, prisoners can call in a hit or plan a robbery from inside their cell
Current law does not provide any criminal or financial sanctions for smuggling cell phones to state prison inmates
The notorious inmate was first discovered with a cell phone inside his cell last December
National guard troops observed traffickers launching packages over the international border last Friday
The woman had her son, a minor, with her when attempting to leave drugs at the entrance of the Ben Lomond Conservation Camp
Three South Carolina inmates’ pages were deleted by the social media site after they were featured in a news story
Federal study at Hennepin County jail found drugs, most often marijuana, in 70% of arrestees.
Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman escaped from prison 10 years ago and is now said to be worth more than $1 billion
Cost of crime and punishment is high on new governor Nathan Deal’s list
She kicked and scratched detention officers after officers attempted to search her jail cell for contraband mascara
The ACLU accused the FDA of trying to hold two contradictory positions at once
Although prison officials have long battled illegal cell phones, smart phones have changed the game
