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DOC outlines security upgrades under budget request: body scanners, drone detection, cameras and wastewater pilot
Summary
At the March 11 budget hearing on HB 5004, Oregon Department of Corrections officials described existing and proposed security measures — including canine teams, a wastewater testing pilot, body scanners at Coffee Creek, drone detection systems and body‑worn cameras — and discussed legal limits on intercepting drones.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Department of Corrections officials told the Public Safety Subcommittee on March 11 they are seeking to expand technology and programmatic measures to reduce contraband and increase safety, including body scanners, drone detection systems, body‑worn cameras and a wastewater testing pilot at three institutions.
"With the supported policy option package 201, we'll be able to install 5 body scanners at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility," Josh Heiberger said, describing the department's request to add scanners at…
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