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Sheriff’s staff seeks $170,000 congressional earmark for body scanner to curb jail contraband
Summary
Captain Taylor asked commissioners to approve applying for a $170,000 congressionally directed spending request to buy a stationary body scanner for the jail, saying it would help detect internally concealed contraband and reduce liability and safety risks.
Sheriff's office staff asked the board to allow submission of a congressionally directed spending (CDS) request for a stationary body scanner for the Troup County jail. The proposed unit would be a walk‑in scanner, non‑X‑ray in staff’s description, intended to detect internally and externally concealed contraband.
"We... are asking for permission to apply for a $170,000 from the CDS funding from our local state senator's office," Captain Taylor said, and explained that contraband continues to be smuggled into the facility despite current search procedures. Staff recommended assembling letters of support from senators and representatives and noted the different internal deadlines for members of Congress' offices.
Commissioners discussed competitive pressures for congressional appropriations and staff said offices usually reach out about projects; staff emphasized that stronger support packets will improve the project's chances. The board scheduled formal consideration of the application for the evening meeting.
