Goshen, NY– The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has successfully integrated the SOTER RS body scanner into the Corrections Division’s security screening protocols. This advanced technology enhances the screening process for inmates in a nonintrusive and highly effective manner.
The SOTER RS body scanners help us dedicate ourselves to the safety and security of our facility. Since implementing the SOTER RS about six months ago, the technology has assisted in at least five contraband recoveries. Colonel Lawrence Catletti said, ” The scanners have already proven their value, and we are confident they will continue to create a safer environment for all who enter our facility.”
In the last few weeks, Corrections Officers have made two significant contraband findings on two inmates entering Orange County Jail. One positive body scan resulted in the recovery of a ceramic knife. A second positive body scan resulted in the recovery of a significant amount of other contraband, with the initial reported listing of 9.3 grams of cocaine, (24) 15mg oxycodone pills, 5.6 grams of buprenorphine, 10.2 grams of marijuana, two functional lighters, two bundles of rolling paper. Additional positive body scans have resulted in the finding of marijuana and fentanyl.
Sheriff Arteta added, “Just thinking about the dangers posed by these items in our facility is terrifying. Intercepting these dangerous drugs and weapons potentially saved many lives: the lives of those we are entrusted to protect each day while they are incarcerated and the lives of our staff, who work hard to create a safe environment for everyone. Our Investigators will take these contraband cases and hold the criminals attempting to bring these items into our facility accountable for their unacceptable actions.”
The SOTER RS body scanners play a crucial role in detecting and preventing contraband smuggling within the Correctional Facility. They significantly mitigate the associated risks of having contraband in a correctional facility.
