This policy was initially implemented to ensure that the inmates had a process to obtain quality of life items without buying them from the commissary at a higher cost. Prior to the change in policy, inmates could have socks, T-shirts, underwear, books, writing materials and other items mailed to them. Although we were beginning to understand the breadth and depth of this inmate’s operations, the sheer size of this conspiracy did not become apparent until the policy regarding what items and how items could be mailed to inmates was changed.
Interestingly enough, it was not until the third time this inmate was caught with contraband that an in-depth investigation into the inmate’s activities was undertaken. As with many contraband investigations, this one began when an inmate was caught with prohibited items, specifically cash and marijuana. While assigned to the Denver County Jail as a gang/intelligence investigator early in my career, we became aware of a multifaceted contraband introduction ring involving dozens of co-conspirators inside and outside the facility. IDENTIFYING CONTRABAND IN THE COUNTY JAIL Best of all, when mail contraband mailed to a facility is not detected, facility staff delivers the contraband directly to you. For example, there is no need to recruit a staff member to bring contraband to them when an inmate can find a friend or relative to mail contraband to them. Without fail, inmates will choose the path of least resistance. Regardless of the inmate, for an individual to successfully get contraband, they must have access to the contraband directly or to people who can facilitate the introduction of contraband. Make sure your facility is equipped with an effective contraband interdiction plan, as well as the tools to detect these threats to security. Mail remains a key route for smuggling contraband behind bars.
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