Correctional Security Cost, Procurement, and Deployment
For correctional agencies, adopting new security technology is rarely about whether it works or even how desperately it’s needed. More often, it comes down to whether the solution can be funded, deployed, supported, and sustained without adding complexity to already strained operations.
The Heartbeat Detector was built with this cost-centric reality in mind. It pairs proven human-detection technology with a subscription-based delivery model that removes traditional procurement barriers and aligns with how corrections actually operates.
Moving Away from Capital-Heavy Security Purchases
Historically, vehicle screening technology has been tied to large capital expenditures, long approval cycles, and infrastructure-intensive deployments. Even when the security value is clear, these hurdles slow adoption and limit scalability.
The Heartbeat Detector takes a different approach by shifting vehicle screening from a hardware purchase to a service-based model. Instead of acquiring equipment upfront, agencies subscribe to a fully-supported system, transforming advanced security into a predictable operational expense.
This change not only shortens procurement timelines – it makes modernization possible without competing against other capital priorities.
A Subscription Model Built for Correctional Operations
The Heartbeat Detector subscription model was developed specifically to align with how correctional agencies budget and operate.
Facilities can choose from multiple subscription options, including:
- Month-to-month plans for rapid deployment or pilot programs
- Annual subscriptions for stable, budget-aligned operations
- Multi-year agreements that support long-term planning and system-wide rollout
This flexibility allows organizations to adopt the technology at their own pace while maintaining full operational capability.
One Package, No Hidden Costs
Traditional security technology often introduces layers of cost – hardware, software licenses, maintenance contracts, and support agreements managed separately. The Heartbeat Detector consolidates these elements into a single, all-in-one subscription.
Agencies are not purchasing hardware outright. Instead, they pay for the software-driven capability, with the physical system, warranty coverage, and system functionality bundled together. This simplifies budgeting, reduces administrative overhead, and eliminates surprise expenses over time.
Support and Onboarding as Part of the System
Technology adoption in correctional environments succeeds or fails based on usability and support. Recognizing this, the Heartbeat Detector subscription includes experienced customer service and troubleshooting as standard – not an add-on.
From initial onboarding through day-to-day operation, facilities receive guided support to ensure officers can confidently operate the system. This reduces training burden, shortens time-to-value, and helps maintain consistent performance even as staffing changes occur.
Rapid Deployment Without Disrupting Operations
Correctional facilities cannot afford extended downtime at critical access points. The Heartbeat Detector is designed for fast integration into existing sally ports and truck gates, without requiring construction, structural modifications, or specialized infrastructure.
This allows agencies to enhance vehicle screening quickly and with minimal disruption—strengthening security without interrupting daily operations or delivery schedules.
Scaling with Confidence Across Facilities
For multi-facility systems, security consistency is as important as security capability. The Heartbeat Detector subscription model supports phased deployment, allowing agencies to begin with higher-risk locations and expand coverage as budgets and priorities allow.
Because the system is standardized, facilities gain uniform screening procedures, consistent reporting, and centralized visibility across sites – without reinventing procurement or training processes at each location.
Accountability That Supports Procurement Decisions
Modern procurement increasingly demands measurable outcomes and transparent documentation. The Heartbeat Detector’s software automatically records screening activity, including who conducted each scan, when it occurred, and the result.
These records support compliance requirements, internal audits, and budget justification discussions, providing decision-makers with tangible data to demonstrate value and effectiveness over time.
Backed by a Proven Security Technology Partner
Under the Geospace Technologies brand, the Heartbeat Detector is supported by decades of experience delivering sensing technologies for defense, border security, and critical infrastructure protection. This experience translates into long-term product support, operational reliability, and confidence that the solution is built for demanding environments.
Security That Fits the Way Corrections Operate
Modern correctional security is not just about detection—it is about sustainability. Solutions must align with budget cycles, staffing realities, and operational workflows to be adopted at scale. By combining proven human-detection technology with a flexible subscription model, bundled support, and rapid deployment, the Heartbeat Detector makes advanced vehicle screening achievable across facilities of all sizes.
When security technology is easy to procure, deploy, and sustain, modernization becomes practical rather than aspirational.
Sources: national expenditure data, federal oversight audits, and correctional technology research. (NASBO, GAO, DHS Science and Technology, National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center)
