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Douglas County corrections director outlines new contraband-detection technology, opioid response plans
Summary
The Douglas County Department of Corrections described proposed millimeter-wave body scanners, CT X-ray baggage scanners and electronic drug-detection devices for staff and visitors, outlined Narcan usage statistics and said officials will explore using opioid settlement funds for purchases.
Mike Myers, director of the Douglas County Department of Corrections, told the Criminal Justice Committee on May 1 that the jail is evaluating new technologies to detect contraband and to bolster opioid response.
Myers said the jail is looking at three technologies: a millimeter-wave scanner similar to airport units for screening staff and contractors; a CT X‑ray scanner for possessions; and an electronic “drug identifying” device described as analogous to a drug‑sniffing dog. "This has not been put out to bid. This is not an endorsement of this project," Myers said, adding the presentation was meant to illustrate options under consideration.
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