Contraband
What is contraband in a prison?
Contraband refers to items that are illegal or prohibited for inmates to possess in a correctional facility.
What does "Administrative Detention" mean?
Administrative Detention is a legal process used to hold individuals for safety or security reasons without a formal trial.
What does "SHU" stand for?
Special Housing Units.
Question: What are the two general categories of assignments to a Special Housing Unit (SHU)?
Answer: Administrative Detention and Disciplinary Segregation
What is the capital city of France?
Paris.
Name three items that are considered contraband
Examples of contraband include weapons, drugs, and unauthorized electronics.
What are the two types of assignments to the Special Housing Unit (SHU)?
The two types of assignments are typically for disciplinary reasons and for protective custody.
What is the purpose of a Special Housing Unit (SHU)?
It is a high-security area in a prison where inmates are separated from the general population.
Question: How is "Administrative Detention" defined
It is the arrest and imprisonment of individuals by a government without a criminal charge or a trial.
Who wrote the play "Romeo and Juliet"?
William Shakespeare.
How do inmates usually get contraband
Inmates can receive contraband through various methods such as smuggling by visitors, staff corruption, or hidden in food deliveries.
Why else might someone be placed in Administrative Detention (AD)?
An individual might be placed in AD for safety reasons, such as threats to their safety or the safety of others.
Name one reason an inmate might be placed in the SHU.
An inmate might be placed in the SHU because they present a danger or need safety from other inmates.
Question: What is one reason an individual might be placed in Administrative Detention (AD) besides punishment?
For their own safety.
Question: What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter.
Why is unsealed food a problem in prison?
Unsealed food can pose security risks as it may be used to hide contraband or can lead to health issues among inmates.
What happens when an inmate is put in a highly restricted cell?
The inmate is removed from the general population and placed in isolation to limit their interactions and control their behavior.
What is one daily task that correctional officers must perform in the SHU?
Correctional officers must search a certain number of cells every day.
Question: What does "Disciplinary Segregation" refer to?
A form of punishment where an inmate is removed from the general population and placed in a highly restricted cell.
Question: What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Au.
What is a Shadow Board used for in a prison?
A Shadow Board is used to organize tools and equipment, helping to ensure that all items are accounted for and to prevent the misuse of tools as contraband
Why is disciplinary segregation used?
Disciplinary segregation is used as a direct penalty for rule violations or misconduct within the facility.
Where might team staff conduct a complete search in the prison?
Team staff may conduct a complete search in areas such as prison industries or the recreation building.
Question: What is the main purpose of using Disciplinary Segregation?
Question: In which year did the Titanic sink?
Answer: 1912.