Lighters are arguably one of the most dangerous forms that a prisoner can possess. They are the only form of contraband that can ignite a fire.
Detection[]
Lighters do not have any properties which make them detectable by a metal detector or guard dog. Therefore, regular cell searches and shakedowns are the only means by which contraband such as this can be detected.
Increased security around the areas which are sources for lighters may also prove to deter prisoners from stealing them.
Fire[]
If a fire is started by a prisoner with a lighter, it would be wise to call in firemen to combat the flames as the fire will spread across your entire facility.
Miscellaneous[]
- Lighters are not the only way a fire can start in a prison.
- As demonstrated in one of his videos, the Spiffing Brit (among others) showed that, with the use of an autoclicker to more rapidly apply flames, the overlapping flame effects not only create a blinding super-nova ball of light but can quickly burn or melt through even concrete walls or metal fencing.
- Credit to BadAim for the animation.