MMHI: Prohibited Items for Medium Security Units

The following is a summary of the types of contraband for all of the medium security units. Visitors are not be allowed to bring these items onto the units.

• Flammable liquids (lighter fluid, glue, aerosol cans)
• Devices with external recording capacity
• Medication
• Light bulbs (unattached to lamps)
• Tools (screwdrivers, hammers, wrenches, gardening equipment, etc.)
• Weapons of any kind (or facsimiles thereof), including sharp objects
• Octopus outlets or extension cords
• Razor blades or razors
• Plant food or fertilizer
• Laundry soap or bleach
• Knives, scissors, fingernail clippers, toe nail clippers, crochet hooks
• Incense or candles
• Can openers
• Pornography (as defined by policy, generally meaning depicting sex with minors or depicting sexually-related violence)
• Paint (combustible) and thinners
• Sexual products and appliances
• Plastic bags or trash liners
• Alcohol or drugs
• Glass items such as pop bottles, glass/ceramic containers, any broken glass
• Scented or spiced cigarettes
• Irons
• Curling irons
• Umbrellas
• Matches or lighters

Direct questions about this information to the unit charge nurse.