What should be done with reusable items recovered as contraband?

• A. Issued by the facility
• B. Destroyed
• C. Returned to supply for reuse
• D. Donated to charity

Answer: (C)

Reusable items recovered as contraband should be returned to the supply for reuse after they’ve been inspected and cleaned. This keeps resources from being wasted and maintains proper inventory, safety, and control. If an item is still usable and can be decontaminated to a safe standard, it belongs in the regular supply stream rather than being discarded or distributed as contraband again. Donating to charity or destroying them would bypass these safety and control steps, and issuing them back into the facility would reintroduce contraband into circulation. Returning to supply for reuse ensures the item is properly checked and safely re-integrated.