What is contraband?
What will be an ideal response?
• Contraband is any item that inmates are not allowed to possess and can include items that can assist in an escape (ladders or ropes), are dangerous (weapons or drugs), can sabotage or subvert prison physical security (wire cutters that can cut a security fence), or are nuisance items that create unhealthy or unsanitary conditions (unsealed food that can spoil in an inmate cell).
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a. True b. False
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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