How prison officers detect contraband hidden in human waste

Defecation Watch | National Geographic · 3:28 · Video: National Geographic · Watch at the source

In short: This National Geographic investigation looks at the extreme measures used to secure prisons, specifically focusing on how officers monitor inmates to prevent the smuggling of illegal items.

The video explores the high-stakes environment of prison security, where officers must employ unconventional surveillance techniques. One specific method involves an officer waiting for an inmate to evacuate their bowels to catch them attempting to sneak contraband into the facility.

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