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SAFETY UPGRADES

BODY SCANNER

GETS RESULTS

The safety and security of staff and inmates is the
top operating priority in the jail. Looking to prevent
dangerous contraband and to prevent drug overdoses,
WCSO became the first non-federal law enforcement
agency in Oregon to implement a body scanner in its
jail.

Over 3,800 inmates have been scanned since installation
in August 2017. Initial scans uncovered numerous
attempts to introduce illegal drugs and contraband,

helping to maintain a safe and secure jail.

SCANNER AT A GLANCE CAMERAS INCREASE VISIBILITY

• Uses low dose x-ray technology

• Each person lodged in the facility (not OVER
booked and released) goes through the
scanner, excluding pregnant females and
those unable to stand on the scanning 300
platform

• Only county jail in Oregon to utilize such
technology NEW SECURITY
CAMERAS
• Enhances safety of staff and inmates by Inmates are assigned uniforms
reducing possibility of contraband entering based on a number of factors
the facility In February 2017, jail staff started a project to
update the security cameras. Today, twice as many including their gender and

• Each scan produces as much radiation as cameras now operate inside the jail. Not only are classification level. Different
colors and designs (stripes)
consuming two bananas there more cameras but the quality of the cameras make it easy for staff to quickly
has improved dramatically, ultimately creating a

• An individual inmate may safely be scanned safer environment. identify who is out in the hall,
even on a black and white
300 times per year camera feed.

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