Florida BRT Corrections - Officer Safety Practice Exam

Which method is NOT commonly used to introduce contraband into correctional facilities?

1. Body cavities

2. Balloon animals

3. Mail

4. Canteen or commissary items

The correct answer is: Balloon animals

Balloon animals are not a recognized method for introducing contraband into correctional facilities. While creative and entertaining, balloon animals do not provide a feasible or practical means for smuggling prohibited items. Other methods, such as utilizing body cavities, mail, and canteen or commissary items, are well-documented ways that individuals attempt to bypass security measures and introduce contraband into prison environments. These methods are often chosen for their perceived concealment potential, exploiting vulnerabilities in the correctional system. Therefore, the identification of balloon animals as an uncommon method highlights the unusual nature of this option in the context of contraband smuggling within correctional facilities.