Vigil Maldonado Detention Center
The Vigil Maldonado Detention Center, located in Raton is one of a handful of New Mexico County Detention Centers to use state of the art X-Ray technology in its fight against drugs and weapons entering the facility. Our goal is to provide a safe and secure environment for both inmates and staff while successfully prosecuting those inmates attempting to smuggle contraband into our facility, said Warden Monte Gore. Over the next two weeks Detention Officers will be learning how to operate the advanced body scanning equipment. Detention Officers will be required to pass a 50-question written exam in order to become certified in the operation of the advanced body scanning equipment.
The Scanner is designed to identify contraband inside an inmate’s body or clothing that traditional searches could not do. The scanner also can download the X-Ray for evidence. Colfax County Sheriff, Leonard Baca assigned a detective to learn about the capabilities of the new system. The DA’s Office will also be shown the capabilities of the new body scanner.
County Manager Mary Lou Kern, who was instrumental in obtaining the technology is excited that the Detention Center is moving forward to improve safety and security and at the same time reducing liability for Colfax County.
