In 516, if device 110 is not determined to be a contraband device, then smart power adapter 200 begins provisioning power to device 110. In some embodiments, provisioning power includes activating smart power adapter 200 and/or the outlet from an inactive state to an active state. In some embodiments, the default state of smart power components (e.g., smart power adapter 200, smart outlet 300) within contraband detection system 100 is inactive which means that they are not capable of relaying power to connected devices. When activated, smart power components become capable of relaying power to device 110. In 518, if device 110 is determined to be a contraband device, then smart power adapter 200 does not provision power (e.g., remains in an inactive state) and sends an alert to monitoring center. In some embodiments, the alert indicates the attempted request for power, reason(s) why the request was denied, and any information with respect to device 110, smart power adapter 200, and the outlet to which these components attempted to receive power.