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DOC describes new screening technology and canine teams as key to stopping more contraband at entrances
Summary
Department of Corrections leaders told the June 11 committee the agency has added body and package screening devices and three narcotics-trained canines and that these measures are identifying more contraband before it enters facilities, though attempts to smuggle drugs continue and show evolving methods.
The Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety questioned DOC leadership on contraband and detection measures on June 11.
Director Tom Faust said DOC employs a "0 tolerance policy" on contraband and described recent investments in screening: new body and package screening devices for busy entrances and three additional narcotics-trained canines. Faust said those devices and canine teams are…
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