Contraband: Drugs

Plot to toss drugs over Wash. state prison fence foiled by COs

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The plan was foiled after an inmate used a monitored phone line to place the order

On-demand Webinar: Trace identification of fentanyl, synthetic cathinones and other drugs in corrections

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Detecting and identifying drugs entering correctional facilities

Beyond the body-worn camera: Incorporating digital evidence management systems into the corrections environment

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Utility

Integrating BWC and facility video in a single system enhances safety, reduces liability, aids investigations, and makes documentation more accurate and efficient

Drug and contraband detection in inmate mail (white paper)

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Innovations in T-ray technology allow CO staff to detect the smallest, hardest-to-find drugs and contraband that X-ray and other screening techniques can't find

Man freed in Ala. mass prison release among 3 accused of smuggling drugs into prison

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The three were trying to deliver fentanyl, meth, crack cocaine and marijuana to the Limestone Correctional Facility

6 inmates treated for apparent opioid overdoses in Minn. jail

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Sheriff Shawn Larsen said he was "proud of everyone's collaborative efforts, for their quick response and lifesaving actions"

Boston mayor's finance director charged with money laundering in prison drug scheme

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The charges are in connection with an alleged conspiracy to smuggle synthetic cannabinoids known as K2 and Spice into MCI Shirley

Ga. prison warden fired, accused of taking payments in contraband smuggling scheme

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The indictment described the ring as a criminal enterprise that worked to move cellphones, drugs, jewelry, clothing and cash items into the prison

Body scanner installed at Rikers to check COs, staff for contraband

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Visitors and detainees already go through body scanners, but officers and staff have only been required to pass through metal detectors

Contraband cellphones, coded messages help Mexican Mafia operate in Calif. prisons

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In 2022, over 6,700 phones were seized, which were used to traffic in drugs, collect money and orchestrate murders, according to testimony

Officers intercept meth, large bags of tobacco, other contraband intended for Texas prison

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Deputies seized one pound ten ounces of methamphetamine, 30 cellular telephones, 44 large bags of tobacco and three small bags of marijuana

Official: Rikers staff searches ‘meaningful’ action to keep drugs, contraband from jails

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A memo said the inspections were "not to invade your privacy or due to a lack of trust," but to instead keep drugs out of the jail

2 inmates stabbed, another OD'd as violence and contraband continue to plague Rikers Island

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The mayhem started early in the morning when a corrections officer saw three detainees slashing an inmate

Audit: Drugs were smuggled into Calif. prisons even after COVID restrictions

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"The avenues for drugs entering prisons during the first year of the pandemic ... remained staff, contractors, official visitors and mail," an official said