The Brief The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is now using new body scanners at its jail to prevent inmates from smuggling in drugs, weapons, and other contraband. Since the scanners were installed, they have already helped officials find a loaded handgun and a pocket knife on inmates. Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is using new body scanners at its Intake, Transfer and Release Center in an effort to stop inmates from smuggling in drugs and weapons. What they're saying:"We've seen an increase of individuals trying to bring in drugs and other contraband into our jail system," said MCSO Deputy Chief Mike Dawson. "So, the very first thing that happens when they come in is they go through these X-ray body scanners," Dawson said.