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Title: Advanced Mail Scanning Technology Cuts Prison Overdoses by 50 percent in New Jersey
United States, 25th Jul 2025 — The New Jersey Department of Corrections has reported a 50% reduction in inmate overdoses following the implementation of Pigeonly Corrections’ mail scanning system. The drop reflects the power of prevention—keeping dangerous synthetic drugs out of correctional facilities before they ever reach the mailroom.Pigeonly delivers far more than basic scanning. It’s a secure intelligence platform built specifically for corrections. The system analyzes mail content in real time, flags high-risk communication, and provides tools for investigative teams. It's become the hidden advantage behind some of the safest and most efficient mail operations in the country.“There’s a big difference between scanning paper and actually securing a facility,” said Keith Bowdle, President of Government Sales at Pigeonly. “We’re not just offering a service—we’re delivering results. That’s why the impact in New Jersey has been so dramatic.”Fastest, Most Reliable Mail Delivery in the IndustryLabor shortages are a major challenge across the corrections space, and mail processing is one of the most time-consuming, labor-intensive tasks for staff. At Delaware DOC, Pigeonly helped cut mail-related workload by more than 50%, easing the burden on understaffed teams. By replacing slow manual intake with a digital workflow and tracked priority shipments, facilities now get faster, more predictable delivery—and give staff back valuable time.Why Traditional Scanners Aren’t EnoughMany facilities continue to invest in physical scanning hardware to detect contraband in incoming mail. While these tools can identify potential threats, they don’t stop the mail—or the risk—from entering the facility. That leaves staff responsible for intervening after the fact, exposing them to danger...
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