Correctional facilities across the US face an ongoing struggle to stop the entry of illegal contraband such as drugs, cell phones and weapons into their facilities. Efficient and effective security measures within these facilities are critical in protecting not only staff and inmates’ safety but also maintaining the integrity of justice itself. Utilization of advanced X-ray security systems has emerged as an invaluable means of detecting contraband smuggling attempts; thus making this article explore why correctional facilities need advanced X-ray systems as a powerful way of strengthening security against illegal contraband entry.


Contraband in correctional facilities includes drugs, cell phones, weapons and even prohibited tobacco products that pose significant threats. Contraband poses serious threats and should not be present within correctional facilities. Weapons, drugs and cell phones can all be used to facilitate violence, drug trade and criminal communication inside and outside prison walls. Contraband creates an unsafe environment that endangers both inmates and staff alike; its introduction could even result in staff members being coerced or bribed into giving in on its use by corrupt staff members bribing or coercing one another; plus it may lead to lawsuits or public scrutiny that cast doubt upon correctional facilities – diminishing their credibility altogether.

Correctional facilities have traditionally relied on traditional security measures like physical searches, pat-downs and canine units to detect contraband in their facilities. While these methods are effective, their scope is limited by manual searches which take too much time and often fail in their attempts at uncovering concealed items. Furthermore, their deployment strains budgets significantly and their use exposes facilities to human error that may allow contraband through.

Advanced X-ray security systems commonly seen at airports and border crossings are increasingly being adopted by correctional facilities to address their security needs. These systems offer numerous advantages. X-ray systems provide highly precise images of packages, parcels and even bodies – including human beings – with great precision, making X-ray systems an invaluable way to uncover hidden contraband with pinpoint accuracy. Furthermore, this technology can process high volumes of items quickly reducing both time and resource requirements for security checks. X-ray systems differ from physical searches by being nonintrusive and do not involve physical contact between people and systems, helping maintain dignity for inmates while decreasing staff risk. Many advanced X-ray systems can even be tailored specifically to detect contraband items such as drugs or weapons for increased effectiveness.

LINEV Systems Security X-ray Systems can solve a variety of security problems in prisons, correctional institutions and security checkpoints. All over the world, it is widely accepted that drugs and mobile phones are often smuggled in buildings. Once inside the building, controlling these items is almost impossible. In correctional facilities, contraband includes items such as drugs, cold arms, fire weapons or prohibited items in the monitored area, such as cell phones. It’s easy to sneak things into jail. You can hide items under the tongue, inside the anal cavities, or even in the stomach. To prevent drug abuse, violence, and further crimes from occurring, prison staff must be able detect and seize contraband as quickly as possible.

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Backscatter or transmission X-ray technology is used for most X-ray scans. Once they display images for inspection on a monitor, these technologies play an essential role in keeping correctional facilities safe by helping to prevent contraband from entering prisons. When X-rays interact with physical matter, they bounce off it before passing through and either scattering away from or being absorbed by it. Full-body x ray screening systems emit low levels of radiation and can detect hidden items. Two large detectors are necessary to collect and provide scattered rays that form an image. Because Backscatter-X-rays use less intense x-rays than other technologies can easily be scanned along their original paths for reflection back in their direction of origin, this allows Backscatter-X-rays to detect items hidden under clothing or even within pockets!

Transmission X-ray technology is used by healthcare professionals to capture an image of individuals noninvasively. The device emits x-rays which travel through the body before being collected at the other end. Transmission X-ray is often seen as an alternative to strip searches or pat-downs as its less intense radiation transmission allows it to detect items deep beneath the surface of the body such as in cavities such as mouth or nasal passageways.

LINEV Systems X-ray security solutions are innovative and creative, and can be adapted to many threats. Our solutions will also strengthen the protection of your facility. Our X-ray security systems are particularly useful for dealing with smuggling and organized crime within prisons. They allow security management to block contraband from reaching the inside.