Items That Trigger Metal Detectors at Marion C.I. — How to Speed Up Entry

Every visitor at Marion C.I. goes through security screening. If the metal detector alarms, you'll face delays - and that's time taken away from your visit.

Common Items

• ✓ Hairpins
• ✓ Underwire bras
• ✓ Certain boots and shoes
• ✓ Clothing with multiple zippers
• ✓ Excessive jewelry

Have a pacemaker? Bring your medical documentation. Marion C.I. requires it for metal detector clearance, and having it ready saves time at check-in.

1. Bring only the prescription meds you’ll actually take during the visit - Marion C.I. authorizes prescription medications for use during the visit.
2. Log your medication at entry - when you arrive, your prescription medication must be logged at the officer’s desk upon entry.
3. Keep the medication available for when you need it - since it’s meant to be taken during the visit, don’t bury it in anything that slows down check-in.

1. Skip hairpins - hairpins can set off the metal detector and delay entry.
2. Choose a non-underwire bra - underwire bras are another common trigger.
3. Wear simple footwear - certain boots and shoes may alarm the detector, so keep it basic.
4. Pick clothing with minimal hardware - clothing with multiple zippers can slow you down at screening.
5. Minimize jewelry - excessive jewelry can trigger the detector and create extra back-and-forth at the entrance.

Think about both screening and dress code when choosing your outfit. At Marion C.I., whatever you wear in stays on for the entire visit - coats and gloves are the only exception. You can't bring extra clothing, and appropriate undergarments are required (bra, slip, and underwear). Plan around these rules, skip the metal-heavy accessories, and you'll breeze through the door.