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Surrey police test biometric scanning of detainees' vital signs in jail cells
The pilot project uses radar technology to monitor heartbeat and breathing without physical contact, aiming to improve detainee health and safety in real time.
- The Surrey Police Service began using live biometric scanners in jail cells in March as part of a pilot project, the service says.
- Police detention experts note significant legal obligations, citing that custodial providers are legally required to protect detainees from medical harm, with agencies like Regina Police Service and RCMP F-Division implementing similar biometric scanners.
- The service says radar technology detects heartbeat variability and breathing anomalies through clothing, blankets and mattresses, enabling continuous vital sign monitoring.
- Through early detection, the system enabled life-saving response, with alerts prompting staff to check detainees when vitals fluctuate, as reported in Winnipeg.
- Beyond continuous vital checks, SPS emphasizes a person-centred approach with a $36,000 t initial investment and a $1,000 t monthly support fee, says Norm Lipinski.
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Surrey police test biometric scanning of detainees’ vital signs in jail cells
SURREY - The Surrey Police Service has begun using live biometric scanners in its jail cells to monitor the health of people being detained.
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SURREY — The Surrey Police Service has begun using live biometric scanners in its jail cells to monitor the health of people being detained. It says in a news release that it began installing the scanners in several adult and youth detention cells in March as part of a pilot project. The release says the radar technology evaluates vibration heartbeat and breathing patterns, allowing staff to monitor vitals and provide timely intervention in the …
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