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2010
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Cell Phones as Prison Contraband
By Burke, Tod W.; Owen, Stephen S..
Federal Bureau of Investigation (Washington, DC).
The authors “focused particularly on the methods of concealment, as well as preventive strategies, including detection and proposed legislation, to minimize the harm of cell phone use by inmates” (p.1). The following sections are contained in this article: possession by prisoners; seriousness of the problem; concealment by inmates; detection by authorities; jamming and legal considerations; additional concerns; recommendations; and conclusion.... Read More
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5 p.
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2010
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Has the Cell Phone Buster War Gone Bust? Corrections Officials Are Fighting a Losing Battle against Inmate Cell Calls, and the Technologies They Need to Win the War Are Misunderstood
By Rogers, Donna.
Anyone concerned with the use of cell phones by inmates should read this article. It addresses why there seems to be no agreement on how to find and get rid of inmates’ cell phones. These topics are discussed among others: swirling controversies; technology overview; managed access; and way finding.... Read More
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4 p.
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2009
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Using Technology to Make Prisons and Jails Safer
By Bulman, Philip.
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
National Institute of Justice-sponsored pilot programs that assist correctional agencies in detecting contraband and running safer facilities are described. Technologies tested include: a millimeter wave imaging system for scanning visitors for contraband; the WANDD (Weapons and Non-Permitted Devices Detector) portable sound wave contraband detector; and RFID (radio frequency identification) technology to track the movements of prisoners.... Read More
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4 p.
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2009
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Weapons and Non-Permitted Devices Detector (WANDD)
Luna Innovations Inc. (Roanoke, VA).
The use in a correctional setting of an “ultrasonic nonlinear system that beams focused ultrasonic energy to a small region on a person” penetrating their clothing to detect both metal and plastic objects was investigated (p.3). This report contains an executive discussion, technical summary, and detailed review of eight tasks. A user-friendly prototype was successfully created.... Read More
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47 p.
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2009
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Raytheon's Approach to a Passive mmW High-Throughput Concealed Weapons Detention Portal: Technical Report--Phase I, September 2007 - November 2008
Raytheon Co. (Waltham, MA).
The development of a concealed weapons detection (CWD) device is explained. The goal of Phase I is to “demonstrate imaging of concealed weapons/objects such as razor blades, knives, and guns from an 8 element linear array using our high-performance, high frame rate, and highly sensitive commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) mmW detectors.” (p.2).... Read More
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11 p.
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2009
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Cell Phones Behind Bars
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
Cell phone use in prisons is discussed. This publication is comprised of these sections: a widespread problem; contraband; shutting down cell phones; and countering the problem.... Read More
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2 p.
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2008
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Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services News Conference to Announce Stepped-Up Cell Phone Confiscation Event; K-9 Teams Are the Latest Tool in the War Against Cell Phones
Maryland Dept. of Public Safety and Correctional Services (Towson, MD).
The use of specially-trained dogs to find cell phones used illegally by inmates is announced. This news release briefly covers the utilization of canines from the Division of Correction Canine Unit, an announcement of a news conference dealing with the confiscation of inmate cell phones, and problems with cell phone usage by inmates.... Read More
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1 p.
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1996
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Volunteer Orientation for Frequent and Regular Volunteers: Trainer's Guide
By Jacobsen, Vic.
National Institute of Corrections Academy. Western Regional Field Coordinators (N.P.).
Designed to provide volunteers with the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful within the institution, this training curriculum covers various topics, including the volunteer code of conduct, contraband and security, Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts, personal safety, and facility tour and job orientation. The training runs for approximately eight hours. The curriculum package consists of lesson plans accompanied by some text of overhead transparencies.... Read More
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60 p.
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1991
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Intervening with Substance-Abusing Offenders: A Framework for Action
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
National Task Force on Correctional Substance Abuse Strategies (N.P.); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Effective, documented strategies for controlling contraband in institutions, monitoring substance abuse behavior, and therapeutic or educational intervention do exist. This document discusses six major goals for substance abuse programming. They include: assessment, programming, linkages, human resources, environment, and accountability. Strategy briefs are provided for various programs that have been implemented to deal with substance abuse among criminal offenders. These programs include: Co... Read More
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159 p.
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1991
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Intervening with Substance-Abusing Offenders: A Framework for Action: Executive Summary
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
National Task Force on Correctional Substance Abuse Strategies (N.P.); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
A brief discussion is provided of the six major goals suggested by the National Task Force on Correctional Substance Abuse Strategies for substance abuse programming.... Read More
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30 p.
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