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B.O.S.S. is a unique, fast, non-intrusive, inexpensive, high sensitivity
detector designed to detect metal objects hidden in body cavities. It is
commonly used in corrections facilities to scan inmates for weapons and contraband
objects hidden in anal, vaginal, oral and nasal cavities. At some sites
visitors are also screened.
B.O.S.S. has undergone extensive testing at US State and Federal Corrections
facilities and has received considerable attention in both the electronic and
print media.
Typical objects being targeted are razor blades, handcuff keys, paper clips,
knives, shanks and tools. It also detects metal foils and objects such as
detonator caps. Razor blades are of particular concern as they are difficult to
detect in all orientations with walk-through devices. It has even been reported
that prisoners are known to cut pouches in the insides of their cheeks to
conceal razor blades.
Helps to Eliminate Stabbings and Slashing's
B.O.S.S. minimizes the need for unpleasant intrusive manual searches and
increases the safety of officers and inmates. Because the measurement method is
non-intrusive, it eliminates the liability and safety issues associated with
manual searches. It also saves the time and expense involved in X-raying a
person suspected of concealing contraband metal.
B.O.S.S. can be used to conduct a 100% inspection of inmates being inducted
into a facility, for cell block inspections and searches of inmates being
transported. Scanning inmates prior to transportation enhances security by
insuring that they have no handcuff keys or paper clips that could aid an
escape.
B.O.S.S. is a powerful deterrent as it helps to limit the number of weapons
that enter and circulate throughout the inmate population. In a recent A&E
Channel TV. documentary, officials from New York City's Rikers Island Jail
reported that aggressive security measures, which include screening with the
B.O.S.S., have cut inmate gang related violence by 90%. Prisoners caught with
weapons are being prosecuted.
Fast, Safe, Efficient Screening
The screening procedure is safe, fast and efficient. The person being screened
simply positions his / her chin near the oral sensor and then sits momentarily
in the chair. The entire procedure takes just a few seconds. Magnetic field
sensors housed in the seat of the chair and the oral sensor assembly
automatically interrogate for the presence of metal. Audio and visual alarms
are activated when metal is carried into the magnetic field. An alarm remains
activated for the duration that an object is within the low intensity magnetic
field.
A Unique Measurement Technique
The measurement method is unique in so much that it detects ferrous and
non-ferrous objects that are either stationary or moving. Eddy current field
detection sensors are installed within the chair assembly. The geometry of the
chair and oral sensor configuration provides tight magnetic coupling between
the sensor and a concealed metal object. Because of the excellent geometry and
the combination of dynamic and non-motion detection techniques, small objects
are more reliably detected than with a walk-through or hand held detector. In a
recent article in the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology
Center's 'TECH beat magazine" it was reported that B.O.S.S. detected
contraband objects and shrapnel undetected by hand held scanning.
B.O.S.S. APPLICATIONS
Prisons, jails and detention centers
Customs and Border Patrol facilities
Precious metal mines and refineries
Coin counting facilities
Jewelry and watch manufacturing
Computer component manufacturing
Power requirement: 110 / 240 VAC
Weight: 68 lb (31 kg)
Weight of Big B.O.S.S.: 86 lb (39 kg)
Dimensions: 53 x 32 x 30.5 inches
(1346 x 813 x 775 mm)
Shipping weight: 81 lb (37 kg)
Big B.O.S.S.: 99 lb (45 kg)
Shipping dimensions: 41.5 x 25 x 25 inches
(1054 x 635 x 635 mm)
An expanded version of "BOSS" is the "Big-BOSS" which includes a foot and lower abdominal sensor. It can be used to scan people suspected of concealing valuable products or objects made of precious metal.