CDCR CDCR Contraband Control and Search Procedures

Question 1

Which of the following items is considered contraband in a California state prison under CDCR regulations?

Accepted Answer

An unauthorized cell phone

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A CDCR-approved religious text

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Prescription medication in its original labeled container from medical

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Approved commissary items within quantity limits

Question 2

When conducting a pat-down search on an inmate, a CDCR officer must:

Accepted Answer

Follow the established search procedure and document any contraband found

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Only search the waistband area to save time

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Conduct the search without a witness present in all circumstances

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Skip the search if the inmate has no prior contraband violations

Question 3

What is the primary reason CDCR conducts random cell searches (cell extractions are not implied)?

Accepted Answer

To deter contraband accumulation and maintain institutional security

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To punish inmates for rule violations

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To collect personal property for inventory updates

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To provide cleaning services to inmate housing areas

Question 4

If a CDCR officer discovers contraband during a routine cell search, what is the correct procedure?

Accepted Answer

Secure the contraband, document the find, and complete a CDCR 115 Rules Violation Report

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Confiscate the contraband and verbally warn the inmate without documentation

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Return the contraband if it appears to pose no immediate danger

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Dispose of the contraband in the nearest trash receptacle

Question 5

Which of the following is classified as 'dangerous contraband' in CDCR facilities?

Accepted Answer

A weapon such as a sharpened piece of metal (shank)

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An extra pair of approved socks beyond the allowable limit

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A book borrowed from another inmate

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A personal photograph from a family member

Question 6

When searching a visitor suspected of attempting to introduce contraband, CDCR policy requires:

Accepted Answer

Following the established visitor search protocol and notifying a supervisor before any escalated search

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Conducting an immediate full body search without supervisor notification

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Denying entry and detaining the visitor in a holding area without documentation

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Allowing entry if no contraband is found in their pockets