Morristown, NJ – Smiths Detection today introduces its B-SCAN X-ray people scanning series for U.S. prison and other security checkpoint screening applications. The scanners provide advanced security to locate threats and contraband concealed in body cavities, artificial limbs or on a person.
Jim Viscardi, Vice President of Global Sales, Smiths Detection, said: “Adding this layer of screening technology will help reduce the smuggling of narcotics, guns, knives, cell phones and other contraband into prisons. Our new B-SCAN series offers several configurations for both prison and general security screening to meet varying customer requirements.”
In a non-intrusive single pass, using a smaller dose than backscatter X-ray, the B-SCAN provides a high-resolution, head-to-toes image of the person in less than seven seconds. Imaging enhancement tools then provide the operator with information to quickly and accurately evaluate the image for concealed objects, including inside body cavities.
Viscardi added: “We currently have more than 100 B-SCAN systems deployed around the world in a variety of applications such as prisons, airports and customs checkpoints. They are also being used in mines and refineries to stop employee theft of diamonds, gems and precious metals.”
About Smiths Detection Smiths Detection (www.smithsdetection.com) designs and makes advanced solutions to detect andentify 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, 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.
For more information, contact: Susan Cooper-Curcio Smiths Detection Phone: 973.496.9274 Email: susan.cooper@smithsdetection.com
David Olsen Coltrin & Associates, for Smiths Detection Phone: 212.221.1616 Email: david_olsen@coltrin.com
Charlotte Breitwieser Public Relations Manager EMEA Phone: +49 (0) 611 9412 189 Email: charlotte.breitwieser@smiths-heimann.com