Table of contents
- A Correctional Body Scanner Among Lake County’s Security Improvements
- ClearPass Adds Full-Body X-Ray Screening to the Security Process
- Why Contraband Detection Remains a Correctional Security Priority
- Technology as One Part of a Broader Security Strategy
- From Procurement to Operational Deployment
- Lake County Receives National Recognition
- Congratulations to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office
ClearPass Full-Body X-Ray Screening in Correctional Security
FOCUS: Lake County Adult Correctional Facility’s NIJO-recognized security and operational improvements
APPLICATION: Full-body X-ray screening to assist correctional officers in identifying potential concealed contraband
Lake County Adult Correctional Facility in Illinois has received the National Institute for Jail Operations’ Detention Facility Innovation Award, recognizing a broad range of improvements to safety, security and correctional operations.
Among the improvements specifically highlighted by the National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO) was the facility’s introduction of a body scanner to strengthen contraband detection efforts and help prevent dangerous items, including weapons and drugs, from entering the secure facility.
Correctional News identified the system as the LINEV Systems ClearPass body scanner, which was placed into service in March 2026 after correctional officers completed specialized training.
For LINEV Systems, the deployment provides an important example of full-body X-ray screening being incorporated as one component of a broader correctional security strategy.
A Correctional Body Scanner Among Lake County’s Security Improvements
The Detention Facility Innovation Award recognizes detention facilities that demonstrate exceptional achievement in developing or improving an aspect of their facility or operations.
Lake County was recognized for a broad approach that included investment in new technology, equipment, training, specialized resources and programming.
NIJO specifically noted the introduction of a body scanner as one of those improvements.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has described contraband prevention as an ongoing challenge for correctional facilities, particularly when prohibited items are concealed in ways that may be difficult to identify through traditional search methods.
The body scanner provides correctional officers with an additional screening layer designed to assist staff in identifying potential concealed contraband.
ClearPass Adds Full-Body X-Ray Screening to the Security Process
ClearPass is a full-body X-ray screening system designed for correctional facilities, detention centers and other high-security environments.
The system provides high-resolution full-body X-ray imaging and AI-assisted image analysis to support operator review of potential concealed contraband.
ClearPass is designed to assist operators in screening for a range of prohibited objects and materials, including:
- narcotics and drugs;
- weapons, including guns and knives;
- electronics and cell phones;
- metallic and non-metallic prohibited objects;
- items concealed on or inside the body.
The screening technology is intended to supplement established correctional security procedures by providing operators with additional X-ray information for review.
Operator judgment remains part of the screening process, with the technology supporting rather than replacing security personnel in evaluating potential areas of concern.
Why Contraband Detection Remains a Correctional Security Priority
Preventing drugs, weapons and other prohibited items from entering secure areas remains an important challenge for jails and correctional facilities.
Lake County stated that some prohibited items can be concealed in ways that are difficult to identify through traditional search methods. Its decision to introduce a body scanner added another screening capability to the facility’s existing security procedures.
Public Lake County procurement records also show that the Sheriff’s Office identified a need to expand security technology within the jail and selected LINEV Systems US Inc. to provide a full-body digital security screening system.
The county’s procurement documentation identified concealed illegal contraband, including drugs and weapons, and ingested foreign objects among the security concerns associated with the project.
Technology as One Part of a Broader Security Strategy
The body scanner was not the only improvement recognized as part of Lake County’s award.
NIJO highlighted the Correctional Division’s broader investment in technology, equipment and operational resources, including enhancements to its Correctional Response Team and the introduction of a corrections K9 program.
This broader context is important. The Detention Facility Innovation Award recognizes the work of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Correctional Division and its overall approach to improving correctional operations.
ClearPass represents one of the security technologies incorporated into that wider initiative.
From Procurement to Operational Deployment
Lake County approved the purchase of a full-body digital security screening system from LINEV Systems US Inc. in December 2025 as part of the Sheriff’s Office effort to expand security technology within the jail.
The procurement included the screening system as well as associated software, staff training and warranty support.
According to Lake County, correctional staff completed specialized training before the new body scanner was placed into service in March 2026.
This progression — from identifying an operational security requirement to procurement, staff preparation and implementation — demonstrates how new screening technology can be incorporated into an established correctional environment as part of a broader security process.
Lake County Receives National Recognition
The National Institute for Jail Operations presented the Detention Facility Innovation Award during the JAILCON26 Central Regional Conference in Overland Park, Kansas.
NIJO recognized the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Correctional Division for its commitment to improving safety, security and operational effectiveness through innovation and investment in technology, equipment and programs.
The recognition belongs to the Lake County correctional professionals and staff responsible for implementing and operating those improvements.
LINEV Systems is proud to have ClearPass deployed as one of the security technologies within Lake County’s broader correctional improvement initiative.
Congratulations to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office
LINEV Systems congratulates the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Correctional Division and the team at Lake County Adult Correctional Facility on receiving the NIJO Detention Facility Innovation Award.
The recognition highlights the facility’s continued investment in security technology, staff training, specialized resources and operational improvement.
We are pleased to see ClearPass full-body X-ray screening technology serving as one component of that wider security approach.
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Sources
National Institute for Jail Operations — JAILCON26 Central Region Corrections Professionals Awards
Lake County, Illinois — Lake County Jail Receives National Detention Facility Innovation Award
Correctional News — Lake County Adult Detention Center Earns National Innovation Award
Compact, movable X-ray body screening engineered for the smallest practical footprint in correctional security. AI-assisted visual evidence, and fast operator-confirmed decisions
General-use full-body screening technology with extremely low x-ray dose rates to screen a person and which can be used for any applications
Dual-view screening technology (full-body and torso images) at two x-ray doses is best suited for detecting drugs and contraband, as it allows screening of staff, prisoners, and visitors where required
Partial screening technology delivers high-resolution torso images, providing an effective solution for detecting drugs and contraband inside individuals' bodies, whether in a prison setting or other non-prison environments.
Working with LINEV Systems
Replacing an X-ray body scanner is a strategic decision that affects security performance, operational efficiency, and long-term facility planning. Selecting the right technology is only one part of the process — successful implementation also depends on proper system configuration, integration, training, and ongoing support.
LINEV Systems works with security organizations to identify the most suitable screening approach based on their operational requirements, facility conditions, and detection objectives. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all solution, each project is evaluated according to factors such as screening volume, available space, workflow requirements, and future technology needs.
From initial consultation and equipment selection to installation, operator training, and technical support, LINEV Systems provides full lifecycle assistance to help companies maintain reliable screening operations.
With decades of experience in X-ray security technologies and AI-assisted screening solutions, LINEV Systems supports correctional facilities, border control agencies, and other high-security environments in modernizing their screening capabilities and preparing for future operational challenges.