AST June 2018 Magazine Volume 24 | Page 33

UNDERSTAND AD- Volume 24 VANCES IN TECH- NOLOGY While some product technology has re- mained largely un- changed, other tech- nologies have made an entry into the market to provide new tools for officers to fight contraband problems smarter. June 2018 Edition (Unlike conventional metal detectors, Cellsense Plus is entirely passive, emitting no signal or fields, so there are no health and safety concerns when scanning subjects. Cellsense Plus has no effect on electronic devices such as pacemakers and is harmless to pregnant women.) Get to know the tech- nology space; what is available, where it might example of a technology that has been de- serve you best, cost of ownership, benefit -to-cost veloped for screening that was not on the market several years ago. ratio etc. For example, Ferromagnetic Detection Sys- Today, it is making a positive impact in tems (FMDS) (e.g. Cellsense® Plus) is one more effective screening and detection of small metal objects – even down to the size of staple. NEXT GENERATION CONTRA- BAND DETECTION, TODAY. Cellsense® Plus is the latest generation of cellphone and contraband detection, leverag- ing technology advancements from the original Cellsense to further enhance effectiveness for correctional facilities. 31