Countering Threats to Correctional Institution Security, Identifying Innovation Needs to Address Current and Emerging Concerns

This report identifies and prioritizes technology and policy needs to enhance security in correctional institutions.

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The research method involved an expert workshop with correctional administrators, federal agency representatives, and security experts to identify and prioritize current and emerging security threats and corresponding needs.

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The report summarizes an expert workshop's findings on threats to correctional institution security, emphasizing the need for improved staffing, contraband detection, and management of security threat groups (STGs). It highlights the importance of technology and policy development to address issues such as understaffing, drug smuggling, contraband cell phones, and cyber threats. The workshop, part of the National Institute of Justice's efforts, aimed to inform research agendas and contribute to national discussions on correctional security.

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Categories: English publication language | United States geographic scope | contraband | controlled substances | corrections | cybersecurity | drones | emergency preparedness | illegal drugs | information sharing | inmate communications | policy development | staffing | technology | united states geographic scope