5-08-020 Custody Safety Screening Program (B-SCAN)



PURPOSE OF ORDER:

The purpose of this order is to establish policy and procedures regarding the use of the “Smith Detection B-SCAN 16HR-LD 250” (referred to as B-SCAN).

 

SCOPE OF ORDER:

This order shall apply to all personnel assigned to Pitchess Detention Center (PDC) North Facility.

 

ORDER:

The purpose of the B-SCAN screening system is to curtail the supply of contraband entering PDC North Facility and to minimize the need for more intrusive methods of searching inmates.  The B-SCAN machines are located in the Inmate Processing Area (IPA) and shall be used to screen new inmates, court returnees, and inmate workers.