Racine County Jail using high-tech scanner to improve safety

RACINE COUNTY – Staff at the Racine County Jail now have a safe and more effective solution to catching prohibited items through a device called the SOTER RS.

The machine takes a scan and shows a clear contrast between human tissue and anything else that people may be trying to sneak in.

“Weapons, guns, you’d be surprised where people can hide things,” Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling said.

A drug overdose at the jail prompted leaders to get two of the devices.

“Within minutes she removed a syringe loaded with heroin from a body cavity and injected herself with that and became a pulse-less non-breather,” Schmaling said.

The sheriff said the device is a lifesaving deterrent so people don’t try to bring in anything that could harm themselves or others.

“Just recently our scanner picked up on an individual who came into our facility and they had an Altoids breath mint container hidden in a lower personal area,” he said. “Inside the container we found crack cocaine.”

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Daniel Gilpin, Director of Security, Allegany County, MD

“We researched Body Scanners for some time before we decided on OD Security North America and their SOTER RS. Their reputation for customer service was a huge selling point as well as the ease of use of the scanner. Once installed, came the training. The training offered was very thorough and easy to understand. Since the installation of this scanner, I am in no doubt that we have created a much safer environment for Staff and Inmates.”

Damon R. Devereaux, Sheriff, Logan County, OK

“The addition of this Body Scanner in our Jail has proved invaluable. This Device has single handedly stopped contraband entering our Facility resulting in increased safety for our Staff and Inmates. Plus, hearing Inmates complain on phone calls about not being able to smuggle contraband is very gratifying.

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