What You Can't Wear or Bring to Al Cannon Detention Center (and What to Expect at the Entrance)
Visiting someone at Al Cannon Detention Center goes smoother when you dress right and travel light. Here's what to avoid wearing, what to leave behind, and what the entrance screening actually looks like—so you don't lose your visit at the door.
Quick Checklist Clothing
- ✓ Halter tops
- ✓ Underwear-type T-shirts
- ✓ Tank tops
- ✓ Fish-net shirts
- ✓ Any shirt or pants made with see-through fabric
Reminder: These clothing rules apply to every visitor - male or female - so don’t assume an item is okay based on who’s wearing it.
Everyone passes through a metal detector at the main entrance - visitors and contracted employees alike. Think airport security. Plan accordingly before you head to the visitation area.
Bringing a bag? It gets scanned at the entrance. Staff are checking for contraband, so the fastest visit is usually the one where you leave extra stuff in the car.
Search policy: All visitors are subject to search before entering the visitation area. If you refuse a search request, your visit will be denied.
Staff will turn you away if they suspect you're under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Even if you feel fine, any sign of impairment means no visit. Better to reschedule than drive all the way there and get denied at the door.
Items to Leave or Surrender
- ✓ Purses
- ✓ Cell phones
- ✓ Smoking materials
These restrictions tie directly into how entry works: bags get scanned, and you'll be searched before reaching the visitation area. Keep your pockets and belongings simple. You'll breeze through screening - and won't have to surrender something you brought out of habit.
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