diff --git a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/prisoner.dm b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/prisoner.dm
index 4cce80e840..49056581f9 100644
--- a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/prisoner.dm
+++ b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/prisoner.dm
@@ -46,4 +46,3 @@
 	id = /obj/item/card/id/prisoner
 	ears = /obj/item/radio/headset/headset_prisoner
 	belt = null
-	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/book/manual/prisoner_SOP)