Smiths Detection Provides Narcotics Trace Detectors to U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons

Smiths Detection has completed installing 74 IONSCAN 500DT narcotics trace detection systems for the U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). With this order, the BOP now has a total of 102 IONSCAN systems deployed in prisons across the country. They are used to screen visitors and mail for trace amount of narcotics as part of the BOP's overall drug interdiction effort.

Smiths Detection Provides Narcotics Trace Detectors to U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons; IONSCAN 500DT Detectors to be Used for Visitor and Delivery Screening as Part of Drug Interdiction Efforts (Photo: Business Wire)

James Viscardi, Vice President, Sales, Trace Detection, said: “We are pleased that the BOP continues to put its trust in Smiths Detection’s narcotics trace detectors to increase safety at the prisons, and look forward to continuing to build our relationship with it.”

The IONSCAN 500DT is a desktop narcotics and explosives trace detection system with a color touch-screen interface and built-in printer. The advanced Ion Mobility Spectrometry (IMS) detectors and software algorithms make it very sensitive and highly specific when detecting traces of narcotics for effective elimination of false positives. Smiths Detection has supplied more than 10,000 narcotics and explosives trace detectors worldwide for corrections, court security, aviation security, and force protection.

For IONSCAN 500DT specifications, please visit: http://www.smithsdetection.com/IONSCAN_500DT.php

Smiths Detection (www.smithsdetection.com) designs and makes advanced solutions to detect and identify threats including explosives, chemical agents, biohazards, nuclear, radiation, narcotics, weapons and contraband. A market leader worldwide in providing layered security technologies, Smiths Detection has plants in eight U.S. states. It partners federal and state government agencies and first responders to strengthen homeland security and safeguard the military. Major customers include the Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It is part of Smiths Group (www.smiths.com), a global leader in the practical application of advanced technologies. Smiths Group employs around 23,000 people, including more than 9,000 in the U.S. where it operates around 100 sites in 40 states. For more information on its U.S. operations: U.S. Fact Book.

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