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Joe Bouchard

Contraband and Communications

Joe Bouchard worked in a maximum correctional facility for 25 years and is now retired. He continues to write and present on many corrections topics. He is the former editor of The Correctional Trainer. Bouchard has been an instructor of corrections and criminal justice since 1999. He currently teaches at Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College. Bouchard also has online writing clips at www.corrections.com/joe_bouchard. He is also the author of three corrections books for LRP publications and 10 books for IACTP’s series of training exercises books. Order now.

LATEST ARTICLES
A quick list about what we will inevitably uncover and that which we desperately continue fight to remove from circulation
I am certain that on any given week, I will search more than 500 books for damage and contraband
Moonshine is an interesting contraband because it is difficult to transport and to hand off to others
An offender can place blades, cell phones, narcotics, or even a mini container of mace inside a hollowed out shoe
Some prisoners may hide a few forbidden items on their person in preparation for the standard pat search
This clever, contraband movement trick was discovered by staff on accident
In terms of seeing contraband, there’s nothing quite like the mirror to uncover hidden bootleg
A balanced corrections librarian can provide good information, resources, and reading services while maintaining a safe and secure area