In 616, if smart outlet 300 is not capable of performing contraband detection, then smart outlet 300 transmits the identification information to the connected monitoring center, such as monitoring center 400. As noted above, smart outlet 300 is connected to monitoring center 400 through the electrical connections of the controlled environment and/or through network connections. Accordingly, transmission of the identification information is through a powerline communication through the electrical connections of the controlled environment and/or transmitted through a network connection, such as a Wi-Fi connection. In 618, smart outlet 300 receives a response from the monitoring center 400, the respond indicating whether device 110 is contraband.