Prisons & Jails
Enhancing Officer Safety and Security: Metrasens Empowers County Jail Customer with Surprise Screening
A US county jail with nearly 600 inmates was searching for effective contraband screening solutions. During a Metrasens product demonstration, an incident occurred, and the Metrasens system was utilized to screen all inmates in the cell block, where two inmates were found to have concealed contraband. Impressed by the system’s capabilities, the county jail swiftly acquired and integrated the Metrasens system into its permanent security measures, bolstering safety for both officers and inmates.
County jails with approximately 600 residents
Metrasens Detection System Empowers County Jail’s Security Measures
In their ongoing pursuit of effective contraband screening, a US county jail with a capacity of nearly 600 inmates sought innovative solutions. During a critical sales presentation featuring the advanced Metrasens detection system, an unforeseen incident unfolded, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced security measures. A female subject filed a complaint about an inmate who had utilized a cell phone to threaten and harass her. This alarming report coincided with gathered intelligence indicating that the same inmate had been attempting to coerce witnesses involved in an active homicide investigation using illicit cell phone communications.
Responding swiftly to the situation, jail officers dispatched a team to the specific cell block where the suspect inmate was housed. To ensure thorough screening, all inmates within the block were ordered to evacuate the dorm and undergo comprehensive screening with the state-of-the-art Metrasens detection system. During this meticulous process, the advanced detection capabilities of the system successfully identified two inmates triggering the alert: the suspected cell phone possessor and another individual.
Fortifying Safety and Security
The compelling firsthand experience of witnessing the extraordinary capabilities of the Metrasens detection system during the sales demonstration prompted the county jail to take immediate action. Recognizing the tremendous potential of this cutting-edge technology, the jail swiftly acquired and seamlessly integrated the Metrasens detection system as an integral part of their permanent security measures. This proactive approach ensured that no further opportunities to detect and intercept contraband would be missed, fortifying the safety and security of officers and inmates within the facility.
County jails with approximately 600 residents
