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Abstract: This report describes emission spectrum and time domain measurements of a contraband wireless device micro-jammer that was operated temporarily in four Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) bands at a Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) at Cumberland, Maryland. The four jammed CMRS bands were between 730 MHz and 2.155 GHz. The micro-jammer targeted CMRS service indoors, in a single medium-security prison cell. Spectrum measurements of the jammer emissions were performed at two places inside the targeted prison cell and at two non-targeted nearby locations outdoors. Jammer emission measurements were performed at each location with multiple measurement bandwidths and detectors across a frequency range of 300 MHz to 4.34 GHz. Measurements at each location were performed twice, with the jammer device on versus off, so as to show the relative power levels of the jamming signal versus the ambient CMRS signals at each location. Aggregate emissions from multiple micro-jammer devices such as would be required to cover an entire prison facility were not measured. Jammer emissions are presented in units of power per unit bandwidth in measurement system circuitry; a table for conversion of those data to units of incident field strength in space is provided.

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The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has released a report on the effectiveness of a new technology used to block illegal cellphone signals in correctional institutions. Department officials are encouraged by the promising results and the potential for the technology to disable contraband cellphones in prisons.

The NTIA report details the results of an April 2019 Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) pilot test of micro-jamming technology at a state prison in Columbia, S.C. The results are promising, showing that the new technology could be effective in preventing the use of contraband cellphones in prisons. As detailed in the report, NTIA observed micro-jamming technology installed and operated within half of an inmate housing unit. The testing was overseen by BOP staff who observed that cell signals inside the housing unit were blocked, while legitimate calls could be made one foot outside of the housing unit perimeter. This test followed two earlier tests at a federal corrections facility in Cumberland, Md., one of which included a micro-jamming test showing that the technology rendered cellular signals inoperable inside a single cell.

In 2017, in an effort to enhance our commitment to keeping contraband out of Tennessee correctional facilities TDOC unveiled the Honor the Oath program. Honor the Oath encourages correctional officers to not risk their reputation, their livelihood, their family, or their freedom by violating the oath they swore to uphold. The program supports the hundreds of valuable employees across the state who assist in identifying those who choose to tarnish the badge by introducing contraband into our facilities.

The introduction of contraband into correctional facilities is a serious violation of state law and is not tolerated by the Tennessee Department of Correction. Anyone who has information related to the introduction of contraband is encouraged to call our 24-hour tip line at 1-800-TDC-FIND (1-800-832-3463). Our goal is to identify anyone who provides, assists, or transports contraband that is introduced into our prison. As we identity these suspects, our agents will prosecute, in state and federal courts, anyone involved in or conspiring to exploit our prisons. TDOC will uphold its mission to operate safe and secure prisons and provide effective community supervision in order to enhance public safety.

January 22, 2023 - Hardeman County Correctional Facility Case Manager Andrea Terry was arrested by the Whiteville Police Department for introduction of contraband into a penal facility (marijuana and tobacco).

January 13, 2023 - Citizen/Parolee Julie Brown was arrested by the Clifton Police Department for introduction of contraband into a penal facility, violation of the no-fly zone and operating a drone over a correctional facility at the South Central Correctional Facility.

December 23, 2022 - Northeast Correctional Complex visitor Dawn Stevenson was arrested by the Johnson County Sheriff's Department for introduction of contraband into a penal facility, possession of schedule I for resale, possession of schedule II for resale, simple possession of schedule VI, and conspiracy to deliver schedule I.

December 11, 2022 - During a quarterly vehicle search, West Tennessee State Penitentiary visitor Autumn Cain was arrested by the Lauderdale Sheriff's Department for introduction of contraband into a penal facility and possession schedule VI drugs w/intent to distribute.

December 11, 2022 - During a quarterly vehicle search, West Tennessee State Penitentiary visitor Holly Heaton Combs was arrested by the Lauderdale Sheriff's Department for simple possession of schedule VI drugs.

October 30, 2022 - Turney Center Industrial Complex visitor Gregory Blurton was arrested by the TDOC Office of Investigations and Conduct for introduction of contraband into a penal facility and possession of schedule II drugs.

October 9, 2022 - Trousdale Turner Correctional Center visitor Chawanna Mockabee was arrested by the Trousdale County Sheriff's Department for introduction of contraband into a penal facility (marijuana).

September 25, 2022 - Hardeman County Correctional Facility visitor Leah Foster was arrested by the Hardeman County Sheriff's Department for introduction of contraband into a penal facility (suboxone).

September 24, 2022 - Hardeman County Correctional Facility visitor Teri Wallace by the Hardeman County Sheriff's Office for introduction of contraband into a penal facility and conspiracy to violate state law (meth).

September 18, 2022 - Morgan County Correctional Complex visitor Austin Majors was arrested by the Tennessee Highway Patrol during a quarterly vehicle search for introduction of contraband into a penal facility and possession of marijuana and cocaine.

September 18, 2022 - Northeast Correctional Complex visitor Hailul Pericaro-Fisher was arrested by the Johnson County Sheriff's Department during a quarterly vehicle search for Simple Possession of Schedule VI Drugs and Refusal To Sign A Citation.

September 17, 2022 - Turney Center Industrial Complex visitor Patrice Leggs was arrested by the TDOC Office of Investigations and Conduct for introduction of contraband into a penal facility and possession w/intent to distribute a controlled substance (suboxone strips).

August 26, 2022 - Turney Center Industrial Complex Correctional Officer Derrick Black was arrested by TDOC Office of Investigations and Conduct for introduction of contraband into a penal facility and possession w/intent to deliver schedule III drugs.

August 23, 2022 - Morgan County Correctional Complex Correctional Teacher Tamara Demetro was arrested by the TDOC Office of Investigations and Conduct for introduction of contraband into a penal facility and possession of schedule II drugs w/intent to deliver.

August 21, 2022 - Trousdale Turner Correctional Center Correctional Officer Kyle Buss was arrested by the Trousdale County Sheriff's Department for introduction of contraband into a penal facility (fentanyl, tobacco & meth).

August 21, 2022 - Northeast Correctional Complex visitor Tonya Tester was arrested by the Johnson County Sheriff's Department for introduction of contraband into a penal facility (oxycodone, meth & marijuana).

August 21, 2022 - Whiteville Correctional Facility Correctional Officer Ariel Brassell was arrested by the Whiteville Police Department for introduction of contraband into a penal facility (marijuana).

August 18, 2022 - Whiteville Correctional Facility Correctional Officer Alexandria Butler was arrested by the Whiteville Police Department for introduction of contraband into a penal facility (marijuana, rolling papers, cigar wraps, letters).

August 14, 2022 - Turney Center Industrial Complex visitor Rachal Dollard was arrested by the Dickson County Sheriff's Department for introduction of contraband into a penal facility and second degree murder.

August 13, 2022 - Hardeman County Correctional Facility visitor Annie Owens was arrested by the Whiteville Police Department w/ Hardeman County Sheriff's Office K-9 assistance for introduction of contraband into a penal facility. 041b061a72