Nevada Prisons Push Digital Mail | Las Vegas News

Nevada prisons are pushing to digitize all inmate mail to curb synthetic opioid trafficking, after a nine-month study at High Desert State Prison suggested mail was a major drug entry point. Officials argue this could reduce violence and deaths, but critics—including prison advocates and Return Strong—are challenging the study’s validity, citing early termination, insufficient data, and flawed methodology. They also question whether mail is the biggest threat compared to visitors or drones, and demand more research before implementing a statewide ban. The Department of Corrections hasn’t responded to these concerns, despite previous failed attempts to eliminate physical mail—ironically, a law in 2023 actually mandated original letters. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/63a08037cff80e03