VMI Security introduces a new transmission X-ray body scanner featuring advance AI capabilities to assist correctional facilities in intercepting contraband to protect staff, visitors, and inmates.

MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / May 18, 2026 / As correctional facilities across the United States face increasing challenges related to contraband smuggling, inmate overdoses, and staffing shortages, VMI Security today announced the launch of SPECTRUM VISION^™ , a next-generation X-ray body scanner engineered specifically for correctional environments.

The system will debut at the American Jail Association Annual Conference, taking place May 17-19, 2026, in Milwaukee, WI.

Addressing Critical Security Challenges in Corrections
Correctional administrators are under growing pressure to prevent narcotics from entering facilities, reduce overdose incidents, minimize invasive strip searches, and maintain security despite limited staffing and high intake volumes.

Built on VMI's proven SPECTRUM^™ platform, SPECTRUM VISION^™ delivers high-resolution full-body imaging capable of detecting both internally and externally concealed contraband, including narcotics, weapons, and other prohibited items, while operating at extremely low radiation levels suitable for routine screening.

Key benefits include:

• Rapid, high-throughput screening of inmates, staff, and visitors

• Detection of internally concealed threats without invasive procedures

• Reduced reliance on physical searches, minimizing risk to officers

• Improved operational efficiency and intake processing

By replacing invasive search methods with fast, automated inspection, SPECTRUM VISION^™ enhances facility safety, operational control, and inmate dignity.

AI-Driven Detection with ARPIA^™
At the core of SPECTRUM VISION^™ is ARPIA^™ , VMI Security's advanced artificial intelligence engine designed to enhance detection accuracy and support operators in real time.

Capabilities include:

• Automated identification of weapons, drugs, and contraband

• Advanced image analysis for objects obscured within the human body

• Faster, more consistent threat recognition with reduced operator dependency

SPECTRUM VISION^™ also integrates with inmate management systems, surveillance platforms, centralized command environments, and remote image review workflows, helping facilities create a connected and efficient security ecosystem.

Advancing the Future of Correctional Security
"With VISION, we've engineered more than just a scanner, we've created a smarter, more adaptive security solution that delivers exceptional image quality, advanced AI-driven detection, and operational flexibility in a compact footprint," said Scott Ortolani, Chief Operations Officer at VMI Security. "This system reflects VMI Security's commitment to innovation, reliability, and giving our customers the confidence to detect threats faster and more accurately than ever before."

Attendees of the American Jail Association Annual Conference are invited to visit VMI Security at booth #835 to learn more about SPECTRUM VISION^™.

About VMI Security
Founded in 1985, VMI Security is a global leader in advanced X-ray inspection technologies, with solutions deployed in over 70 countries across aviation, corrections, border security, and critical infrastructure protection.

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SOURCE: VMI Security