Detect nearby phone activity with the Scout™
The Scout is a compact handheld mobile phone detector designed for routine checks and day-to-day enforcement.
Lightweight and simple to operate, it helps non-technical frontline staff quickly identify nearby mobile phone activity without disrupting normal operations.
Portable Cellular Detection for Everyday Operations
Scout™ provides a practical and effective way to identify active cellular devices during patrols, inspections and routine security operations.
Its compact handheld design, adjustable sensitivity controls and audible, visual and vibration alerts allow operators to respond quickly when activity is detected. Whether used for everyday monitoring or follow-up investigations, Scout delivers reliable cellular detection in a simple and portable format
- Scout™ is used across a wide range of operational security environments, including:
- Prison patrols
- Cell searches
- Perimeter checks
- Security inspections
- Contraband detection
- Event security
- TSCM operations
Designed for Operational Security Teams
Mobile phones continue to present security, safety and compliance challenges across many environments.
Scout provides a quick and practical way to detect nearby mobile phone activity, helping staff enforce restrictions, support security procedures and carry out operational checks with confidence.
Available configurations
Original Scout™
Original Scout is designed for continuous cellular monitoring.
Carried on a belt or in a pocket, it provides instant audible, visual and vibration alerts when nearby mobile phone activity is detected. Its simplicity and portability make it suitable for routine patrols, inspections and day-to-day operational use.
- Typical applications
- Prison patrols
- Security inspections
- Perimeter checks
- Facility monitoring
- Event security
- Daily operational use
Directional Scout™
Directional Scout builds on the capabilities of Original Scout by adding a handheld directional antenna.
This enables operators to investigate detections, determine signal direction and narrow down the source of detected transmissions. By reducing the search area, Directional Scout supports more effective searches and follow-up investigations.
- Typical applications
- Device location
- Targeted searches
- Security investigations
- Incident response
- Follow-up inspections
Key features
Your portable phone detector
- Detects 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G activity
- Compact handheld design
- Pocket-sized for everyday carry
- Audible, visual and vibration alerts
- Adjustable sensitivity controls
- Belt holster included
- Optional directional locating capability
- Simple and intuitive operation
Lightweight and portable
Pocket-sized and easy to carry throughout the working day, making it ideal for routine deployment.
Straightforward operation
Simple controls and clear alerts mean the Scout requires minimal training and can be used by any member of staff.
Signal strength indication
Displays the strength of detected signals, helping users move towards nearby devices during searches.
Discreet detection
Silent vibration alerts allow the Scout to be used without drawing attention, supporting both overt and covert operations.
Want to find out more?
Whether you’re introducing routine phone checks or strengthening existing security procedures, our team can help you identify the right solution for your environment.
Key capabilities at a glance
- Detects mobile phone calls, text messages and data activity
- Pocket-sized handheld design
- Silent vibration alerts
- Signal strength indication
- Lightweight and portable
- Simple operation with minimal training
- Up to six hours of battery life
- Detects 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G cellular activity
- Updatable country-specific frequency profiles
- Frequency range from 600 MHz to 4 GHz
Applications
Where the Scout is used
Security patrols
Support routine patrols by identifying nearby mobile phone activity quickly and discreetly.
Policy enforcement
Help enforce phone-free policies in environments where devices are not permitted.
Routine inspections
Carry out spot checks during daily operations without interrupting staff or visitors.
Frontline operations
Provide security and operational teams with a lightweight detector that can be carried and deployed whenever required.
Choosing the right solution
Is the Scout the right fit?
Not every environment has the same requirements. The Scout is designed for routine handheld detection and day-to-day policy enforcement.
If your requirements extend beyond routine detection, another Comms-Tek solution may be more suitable.
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