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Troup County authorizes ClearPass body scanner purchase for jail using opioid settlement funds
Summary
The board authorized using opioid settlement funds to buy a ClearPass full‑body digital scanner for the Troup County jail at a cost of $173,045; staff said the unit has a 10‑year parts warranty and will be used for inmates and visitors.
The Troup County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 4 authorized the use of opioid settlement funds to purchase a ClearPass digital full‑body scanner for the county jail at a price of $173,045.
County Manager (S6) presented the proposal and told commissioners the unit carries a 10‑year parts warranty: "It has a 10 year warranty on the parts." Commissioners asked whether the scanner would be used for inmates and visitors; staff confirmed it would be used for both. The board approved the expenditure by voice vote with no roll‑call tally recorded.
The board did not record a detailed procurement motion in the transcript beyond the authorization to use settlement funds for the purchase. Staff noted they had consulted Major Taylor about the equipment and answered earlier questions about the unit’s use. Implementation will follow county procurement procedures and relevant jail policies.
