California prisons have a narcotics problem. Now, more people will face canine searches

California prisons have a narcotics problem. Now, more people will face canine searches

California prisons will make more use of canine searches on visitors and staff as they attempt to stem the flow of drugs and other contraband among the incarcerated population.

California Prisons Have a Narcotics Problem. Now, More People Will Face Canine Searches

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Anyone entering a California prison — including visitors, staff and attorneys — will be subject to a canine search under a new policy rolling out across the state. By Cayla Mihalovich CalMatters CalMatters obtained a California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation memo from March 10, announcing the statewide implementation of the policy. It said the canine…