A new body scanner in Grand Island, Nebraska detects threats and prevents drugs and weapons from being smuggled into the Hall County Jail. Correctional officers monitor security and discover unexpected objects and places. Some types of wigs cannot be removed because mobile phones are sewn into them. Last year, a prisoner escaped using weapons made from unusual objects.

LINEV Systems has introduced a new tactic, the $160,000 CLEARPASS scanner, to keep prisoners under control. Correctional Director Todd Bahensky noted drug and gun problems in the facility. He mentioned that a new body scanner with artificial intelligence software could help prevent fentanyl smuggling. Because even small amounts can be lethal. This software is superior to the old checks. Todd also demonstrated that the scanner uses a low-dose, non-invasive x-ray beam that can even find drugs inside the body.

Hall County plans to use inmate security scanner technology similar to airport security scanners. They’ve already used it with prisoner Tyler Manka. The court found that Munk was found several times with homemade weapons. The scanner detects small objects and plastic, unlike a metal detector. And the AI software highlights areas for further search.

Bahensky said that the main thing is the safety of all those present here. He expressed concern about the possible entry of dangerous objects into the prison.

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