Cellphone Contraband Detection Using Portable Ferromagnetic Detectors in a Correctional Environment
Date Published
September 2024
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Contraband detection and control
Contraband and Interdiction Strategies in Correctional Facilities
Date Published
2021
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Non-Contact Detection of Fentanyl and Other Opioids: Towards a Generalized Approach to Detection of Dangerous Drug Classes
GRANT14119305
Open
Funding First Awarded
2024
$624,483
Quasi-experimental evaluation of contraband interdiction technologies
15PNIJ-24-GG-01091-FSAX
Open
Funding First Awarded
2024
$849,383
Contraband and Drones in Correctional Facilities
Date Published
October 2022
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Non-contact detection of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids: Towards a generalized approach to the detection of dangerous drug clases
15PNIJ-22-GG-04418-RESS
Past Project Period End Date
Funding First Awarded
2022
$642,632
Cell Phones in Prison
June 2010
Criminals are using cell phones illegally in prisons and jails to conduct their business and intimidate witnesses. Although technology solutions to this problem are available, they can create new challenges, such as legal and implementation issues associated with cell phone use in correctional facilities. Panelists will discuss various aspects to consider from how prisoners use cell phones, to day-to-day and operational aspects, to legal and regulatory concerns.
Transcript
Audio file
1 of 7: Cell Phones in Prison, Ellen Scrivner, National Institute of Justice
, 2 of 7: Cell Phones in Prison, Gary D. Maynard, Secretary, Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Service
, 3 of 7: Cell Phones in Prison, Harley Lappin, Director, Federal Bureau of Prisons, U.S. Department of Justice
, 4 of 7: Cell Phones in Prison, Aaron D. Kennard, Executive Director, National Sheriffs' Association
, 5 of 7: Cell Phones in Prison, James Arden Barnett, Jr., Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communication Commission
, 6 of 7: Cell Phones in Prison, Larry D. Atlas, Senior Advisor to the Assistant Secretary, Office of the Assistant Secretary, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, Washington, D.C.
, 7 of 7: Cell Phones in Prison, Question and Answer Session
Contraband Detection and Control
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.
Drugs and weapons pose a particular risk in prison environments, where there is a high potential for violence...
Demo of Shielded Micro Jamming (SMJ) in an Inmate Building at the Cumberland FCI
2018-75-CX-K004
Past Project Period End Date
Funding First Awarded
2018
$298,000
Combating the Use of Contraband Wireless Devices in Correctional Facilities: A Multisite Technical Assessment and Evaluation of Interdiction Technologies
2018-75-CX-K005
Open
Funding First Awarded
2018
$999,841
RF Fingerprinting for Contraband Wireless Devices Identification, Detection and Tracking in Correctional Facilities.
2018-75-CX-K002
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2018
$599,121
Research on Contraband and Interdiction Modalities Used in Correctional Facilities
2015-IJ-CX-K001
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2015
$499,999
Cell Phones in Prison
Event Dates
Location
Online
Event Type
Conference
Registration Status
Not Required
Time Difference of Arrival System for cell phone localization in correctional facilities
2011-IJ-CX-K002
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2011
$249,978