A density meter is a great help for the war on drugs in the United States which began way farther than you might think. It began during the Prohibition era when liquor was banned. But as many decades wore on, the fight still continues for the law enforcement agencies. Nowadays they don’t only have to combat against alcohol, but even worse — narcotics and other illegal drugs — as well as their transport and sale in addition to consumption.
The Mexican and Canadian borders serve as the forefront on the fight against illicit substances. Have you traveled in and out of the US? If you have, you may have noticed the US Customs and Border Protection officers guarding the borders and strictly checking every vehicle that crosses the borders – going into the US as well as leaving it. The CBP agents are often aided by trained K-9 units who sniff for the presence of narcotics and other contraband. These dependable K-9 units are widely used by CBP agents and other law enforcement agencies in their quest to eradicate narcotics, drugs, and any other illegal substances. But what if these K-9 units are unavailable? The officers don’t have to be concerned because they can also use a density meter which is a contraband detection tool that uses the most advanced technology possible.
Campbell/Harris Security Equipment Company (CSECO) has been contraband detection equipment for over three decades. The company was founded by Patrick J. Campbell, who had many years of experience in designing tools that used radioactive elements. He collaborated with several CBP agents to create the company’s first-ever product, the Buster K910B Density Meter, aka “Buster.”
The Buster is probably CSECO’s most renowned product because it uses high-technology, is durable, dependable, and user-friendly. This tool emits a low-intensity gamma radiation and scintillation detector, which means it allows the density meter to quickly scan for concealed items through different types of materials — wood, reinforced plastic, metal, and concrete. The Buster is also proven to be accurate because it picks up the differences in density of a large number of objects. When the Buster scans materials with a natural void or density, the reading will remain normal. However, when it picks up an abnormally high density (typically, at least double the normal density) of the material being scanned, it is an indication that contraband is likely stashed inside or beneath that material.
The Buster will make the inspectors’ work so much easier even with the K-9 units around. When the K-9 units have found a possible presence of hidden contraband, the agents will be able to search through several types of surfaces of the vehicle to locate what caused the K-9 unit to alert. By using both the K-9 dogs and the Buster, there’s higher chance that more contraband will be found.
CSECO also has the CT-PTK Personal Tool Kit. This popular kit was also created and designed by CSECO in collaboration with the CBP personnel. It consists of a large diameter inspection probe with a T-shaped handle as well as an 8-inch extension, a small diameter inspection probe, and the multi-purpose handheld utility tool that includes various kinds of drivers for screws and bolts. The kit also includes small knives and pliers, and a 7-inch MagLite Flashlight. These tools are all packed into a military-style nylon protective carrying case. The CT-PTK Personal Took Kit is an essential kit for every law enforcement agency across the US in their search for narcotics and other illegal substances.
CSECO also replaced the FV Series Fiberscope with the company’s newest product in its stellar line of contraband detection equipment: the Perfect Vision® V20 Videoscope Inspection System. This tool comes out in one piece, meaning the user doesn’t have to use cumbersome attachments such as cameras with cables. Its most outstanding feature is the large, multi-dimensional LCD display that has a high resolution, equipped with a push-button lightening/dimming and digital zoom. The large display enables the user to view into the suspect areas more easily while being able to clearly keep an eye on their surroundings. Therefore, it will produce a less eye fatigue on the user, unlike the other fiberscopes with eye-pieces and much smaller screens. The Perfect Vision® V20 Videoscope is also certified safe by the Underwriters Laboratory, which means it is also safe to use even in more hazardous areas such as gas tanks. The Perfect Vision® V20 indeed produces longer, more detailed, more accurate, and safer visual inspections.
Contact CSECO at 510-864-8010 or email at info@cseco.com for more information about their world-class tools for your narcotics and contraband detection needs. Whether you need the Perfect Vision® V20 Videoscope Inspection System or the Buster K910B, the density meter considered the “gold standard,” CSECO is available to answer your questions.
