Establishes a pilot program for using drug detection canines in Illinois correctional institutions.
The bill amends the Unified Code of Corrections to mandate the establishment of a pilot program within the Department of Corrections. This program will utilize leashed and controlled canines trained to detect illegal drugs in mail sorting and screening areas of correctional institutions housing 100 or more committed persons. The Department of Corrections is tasked with setting standards for the operation of these canine units, including training, equipment, and handler responsibilities. The program aims to enhance contraband detection efforts within the state's correctional facilities.
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