Jackson County Detention Center Selects Liberty Defense's HEXWAVE for Checkpoint Security Screening

Executive Summary

• Liberty Defense’s HEXWAVE system was selected by the Jackson County Detention Center in Missouri to screen staff and visitors, marking a new deployment of its AI‑based millimeter‑wave detection technology.
• The contract was secured through Liberty’s distribution partner, Linev Systems U.S., expanding the company’s footprint in correctional facility security.
• The detention center currently houses over 1,000 inmates, with capacity pressures prompting construction of a new county jail slated for completion this fall, underscoring ongoing demand for advanced screening solutions.

Key Details

• Customer: Jackson County Detention Center (Missouri).
• Product Deployed: HEXWAVE system – millimeter‑wave, 3D imaging and AI platform capable of detecting metallic and non‑metallic threats, liquids, powders, explosives, 3D‑printed firearms, etc.
• Implementation Scope: Screening of staff and visitors via a high‑throughput, contactless walkthrough portal; intended to reduce entry wait times while enhancing security.
• Distribution Partner: Linev Systems U.S., which received the contract from the County on Liberty’s behalf.
• Facility Context: As of September 2025, average daily inmate population ≈ 935; current count 1,063, exceeding capacity and prompting construction of a new county jail expected to be completed in Fall 2025.
• Strategic Significance: First known deployment of HEXWAVE in a correctional facility, demonstrating applicability beyond airports, stadiums, and schools and expanding Liberty’s addressable market in high‑volume foot‑traffic security environments.

Notable Quotes

• “The selection of Liberty Defense’s HEXWAVE technology reaffirms Jackson County’s commitment to securing their facilities with a modern-day security approach, ensuring minimized entry wait times and enabling the most secure and safe access for everyone entering the facilities.” – Bill Frain, CEO & Director, Liberty Defense.