What are inmates in ASU/PSU/SHU at risk of being charged with when found with unauthorized razors?

When inmates in the Administrative Segregation Unit (ASU), Psychiatric Services Unit (PSU), or Security Housing Unit (SHU) are found with unauthorized razors, they are at risk of being charged with possession of a deadly weapon. This is because razors can be categorized as weapons due to their potential for causing harm or injury, particularly in a highly controlled environment like a correctional facility.

In these units, security is heightened, and the possession of any items that could be used to inflict harm is taken very seriously. The classification of razors as deadly weapons reflects the risks they pose not only to staff and other inmates but also to the overall safety within the institution. This aligns with the stringent regulations governing contraband and the maintaining of security in correctional settings, where the use of items designed to cut or stab could significantly impact the safety and order within the facility.

In contrast, other potential charges relating to personal property, unlawful modification of instruments, or simply contraband possession do not capture the full extent of the threat that unauthorized razors pose in such controlled environments. The focus on deadly weapons underscores the seriousness of the infraction and the necessary legal framework that governs inmate conduct and safety in prisons.