Douglas County Sheriff’s Office installs Tek84 Body Scanner at jail

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) recently purchased the Tek84 Body Scanner which conducts X-Ray imaging with federal funding related to the COVID-19 pandemic (American Rescue Plan).

The body scanner will be utilized in the Douglas County Jail to scan incoming inmates to help prevent the introduction of contraband and weapons into the jail. The body scanner emits low levels of radiation used for X-ray imaging revealing both metallic and non-metallic threats, including weapons, drugs, cell phones, and other contraband. Each person is screened from below their feet to above their head showing objects under their clothing and within their body.

It takes 3.8 seconds to do a full-body scan.

The body scanner is also equipped with an FDA-approved thermal camera that measures the temperature of each inmate, helping to provide an early indication of COVID-19 and other infections.

The company that sells the scanners has seen an increase in sales due to Cares Act funding for law enforcement. They normally cost just over $150,000.