How can I avoid mass amounts of contraband in prison?

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I had a pretty dangerous rating in my prison (the bar at the top) and constant beat ups and small scale riots. So I decided to do a shakedown.

Which resulted in this:

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But this was just the beginning. 3 more shakedowns in a short time frame had similar results. What do I have to do to avoid this? Where/how do my inmates get all those illegal items?






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What is the most common kind of contraband in prisons?

According to correctional officers, the most common types of contraband recovered from cells are cell phones, medication, razor blades, and hoarded food, especially fruits that can be fermented to make alcohol. Staff also regularly find weapons and drugs during these shakedowns.

Why does prison Architect have so much contraband?

Contraband can be smuggled in by family in visitation. Either have dog patrols and metal detectors around and in your visitation room or have secure visitor booths, or use Checkpoints to search prisoners when going in and coming out. 3....Contraband type by room.RoomType/TraitDeliveriesAny (Smuggled)15 more rows

What are the two types of contraband?

Traditionally, contraband is classified into two categories, absolute contraband and conditional contraband. The former category includes arms, munitions, and various materials, such as chemicals and certain types of machinery that may be used directly to wage war or be converted into instruments of war.

What is considered as contraband?

Contraband in correctional facilities includes illegal items, such as drugs and weapons, or items prohibited in the area being monitored, such as cell phones. Prison staff needs to be able to detect and confiscate contraband quickly to prevent drug abuse, violence and the commission of further crimes.



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