The density meter designed and manufactured by Campbell/Harris Security Equipment Company (ICSECO) is a combination of state-of-the-art technology and brilliance. It is an example of the genius minds that have helped make our everyday lives easier and safer. The same goes for the lives of courageous law enforcement agents whose difficult job often puts them at risk. The advent of sophisticated tools for narcotics detection such as the Buster K910B Density Meter has definitely made narcotics detection safer, easier, and more accurate.
The Buster K910B Density Meter is the first contraband and narcotics detection product designed and manufactured by CSECO. Also known simply as the Buster, it is the world’s first density meter to accurately detect the presence of hidden contraband such as narcotics, drugs, weapons, currency, jewelry, explosives, and anything else that smugglers are trying to secretly transport especially across the borders.
One of the most historically circulated contraband items is narcotics, which refers to both illegal and legal/controlled substances. These substances emit microscopic particles and vapors and those are the tell-tale signs for anti-drug unit officers, K9 units, and other law enforcement agents. Trained K9 units will pick up those indications that will lead to the discovery of concealed narcotics. However, K9 units can only indicate the presences of narcotics or other contraband, they often cannot pinpoint the area the contraband is hidden. This is where the Buster density meter comes in.
The Buster uses a low-intensity gamma radiation and back-scatter scintillation detector that allows users to scan through a variety of items such as wood, metal, paper or carton, reinforced plastic, concrete, and so on. This type of technology enables the user to scan without the need of externally damaging the item being scanned, unless narcotics is positively located underneath the surface.
How does the Buster work? It measures the density of an object, and when used to scan an item the Buster’s density reading will remain normal. However, when the Buster experiences an abnormally high reading (usually twice the normal density), then it’s an indication that narcotics or other contraband is likely to be hidden behind or inside that particular item. The gamma rays will strongly reflect back to the device especially when an unusual amount of density is detected.
How about the speed and accuracy? Well, the Buster picks up about four readings per second. That speed allows the Buster to quickly inspect an item and is still able to provide accurate results. It will scan an entire vehicle within five minutes, or an average-sized room within ten minutes. Yes, it’s that quick and accurate!
The Buster has been the tool of choice for US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents who patrol the major checkpoints and borders throughout the country. It’s no wonder the CBP use the Buster; several agents were instrumental in the creation of the Buster. In 1984 CSECO founder Patrick J. Harris and the CBP agents worked together to bring out the first-ever density meter used for contraband detection in their bid to stop drug trafficking and smuggling.
The combination of sophisticated technology and the brilliance of the creators are behind the Buster’s undisputed success in detecting and seizing contraband like narcotics. For more information about the Buster K910B Density Meter and other CSECO products, contact CSECO at 510-864-8010 (phone), 510-864-8013 (fax), or email at info@cseco.com.
