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Contraband Arrest at Dodge State Prison
As of July 2010, The GDC Office of Professional Standards, in conjunction with local & federal law enforcement partners, have investigated or arrested approximately 1,175 staff and civilians for introducing contraband into prisons throughout the state.
On January 31 at Dodge State Prison, security staff discovered 2 bundles wrapped in black tape. One bundle contained 122 grams of marijuana and the other contained 211 grams of tobacco. Officer Shawanda Smith confessed to bringing in the contraband and was arrested by the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office.
