News

Learning from Experience – Starting as a Corrections Officer more than 35 years ago, Jim Eckard’s career has placed him in various security leadership positions at four Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) state institutions and one county prison. Growing up...

As we get ready to welcome customers and partners to the ACA Winter Conference, January 4-7, at National Harbor, Maryland, I want to brief you on the contactless detection solutions you will see in our booth and our plan for helping you stop the introduction of...

In a world where security threats are ever evolving, the need for cutting-edge contraband detection solutions has never been more crucial. Secure Technology Value Solutions has emerged as a beacon of innovation and excellence, serving the law enforcement, prison, and...

Whether you are updating your personal smartphone or maintaining a vital piece of security infrastructure, regular software updates are an important part of routine maintenance.  It stands to reason …  contraband smugglers never stop innovating, so regular...

It’s something we hear frequently this time of year – “We will have the funding to get started next year” or “Let’s wait until Q1 and then get going.”  The fact is from the first meeting to procurement, installation, and training – you are looking at up to 18...

At the start of Q4, we hear from customers and facilities we have met with throughout the year. Either for budget, planning, or due to recent challenges, we are always asked about ROI and how our body and package screening systems can fit into long-term operations and...

ACA Preview – See you in New Orleans In two weeks, the industry will gather in New Orleans for ACA’s 152nd Congress of Correction – August 5-7 in New Orleans.  Last year at this time, when we gathered in Nashville, the pandemic was waning and lives began...

With inmates entering in a controlled and isolated environment, smugglers and those seeking to do harm are increasing their focus on coercing non inmates – including employees and visitors – into illegal activities.  Screening these groups and their belongings,...