Controlling Contraband

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

A. About This Course

B. Learning Objectives

Section 2: Contraband and the Correctional Officer Role

A. Defining Contraband

B. Types of Contraband

C. How Contraband Enters Facilities

D. Correctional Officer Role in Controlling Contraband

E. Review

F. Summary

Section 3: Searching Detainees/Inmates, Visitors, and Staff

A. Types of Personal Searches

B. Conducting Searches Using Technology

C. Conducting Pat-Down Searches

D. Conducting Strip Searches

E. Conducting Manual/Digital Body Cavity Searches

F. Documenting a Search

G. Review

H. Summary

Section 4: Searching Living Units, Common Areas, and Vehicles

A. Other Types of Searches

B. Facility-Based Searches

C. Strategies for Conducting Searches of Living Units/Cells

D. Avoiding Confrontation with Detainees/Inmates

E. Strategies for Searching Common Areas

F. Strategies for Searching the Perimeter

G. Strategies for Searching Vehicles

H. Review

I. Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

A. Summary

B. Course Contributors

C. Resources

D. References

E. Congratulations!

F. Exam

E. Brain Sparks

Joe Martin is a career employee for the Kentucky Department of Corrections. Joe started his career as an officer in 1998. Joe was promoted to Sergeant in 2002 and to Lieutenant in 2005. Joe worked and supervised most security positions within a male and female facility while in security that include: Internal Affairs supervisor, Special Management Unit Supervisor, Shift Supervisor, Visitation Supervisor, Adjustment Committee, and Grievance Chairman. In 2012 Joe was again promoted to the Accreditation Manager. In 2013 Joe was promoted to Central Office and started in the PREA Executive department. In 2014 Joe gained his DOJ PREA auditor certification where he served as chair for many PREA Audits in Missouri and Kansas while the KY DOC was part of a consortium with several other states. During his career, he has also served as the Hostage Negotiation Team Leader and active member of the team. Joe’s accomplishments include Commissioner’s and Achievement awards for the department.

Mrs. Cobb is a Lead SME Writer/Trainer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the content areas of public safety and behavioral health. Mrs. Cobb is also the onboarding trainer for new staff joining the Relias Content Department. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies and a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice. She has over 25 years of experience working in criminal and juvenile justice. Her work includes direct service, research, publication development, and training and technical assistance development and delivery.