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Corrections requests $1.65M for security equipment plus $800K annual licenses, cites AI mail scanning
Summary
The Department of Corrections told the legislative subcommittee it seeks one-time equipment purchases and ongoing licensing for facility security technology under Decision Package 202, including mail-scanning AI, with some implementation details withheld for safety.
Natalie Smitham, chief financial officer for the Department of Corrections, told the Section D subcommittee the department’s Decision Package 202 requests one-time equipment purchases and ongoing licensing to upgrade security technology in state correctional facilities.
"Youll notice that there's a larger amount in fiscal year 26 and a smaller amount in fiscal year 27," Smitham said. "So that $800,000 in fiscal year 27 is the piece of that package that we anticipate to be ongoing licensing fees ... The 1,650,000.00 reflects some purchases of equipment that possibly go with the…
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