CAM LLC

✔️The right drug test isn’t about sticking with what’s familiar. It’s about getting the kind of insight you actually need.

A lot of court and community supervision programs still rely on the same testing methods simply because that’s how it’s always been done.

But drug testing isn’t one-size-fits-all. If the method doesn’t match the goal, even an accurate result can point you in the wrong direction.

Urine, oral fluid, hair, and sweat testing each tell you something different. Some show very recent use. Others help you see patterns over time. Some work well when there’s immediate concern, while others are better for ongoing accountability.

Choose the wrong tool, and you can end up spending more, creating more work for staff, adding more burden for participants, and still missing important context.

A better question than “Which drug test is best?” is “What behavior are we actually trying to understand?”

In our latest blog, we break down how each testing method works, where it’s most useful, and where it can leave blind spots. We also look at the day-to-day realities that matter just as much as detection windows, like staffing, donor burden, tampering risk, documentation, and turnaround time.

The strongest programs usually don’t rely on just one method. They build a layered strategy that fits their risks, resources, and goals.

👉 Read the blog to see how a better-matched testing strategy can lead to smarter decisions, stronger accountability, and better outcomes. https://hubs.la/Q04jL9YB0

We are fortunate to have Robert Shilling, former Bladen County Chief Probation Officer, join us. Robert brings years of experience to our field team.
Welcome, Robert.

✔️The right drug test isn’t about sticking with what’s familiar. It’s about getting the kind of insight you actually need.

A lot of court and community supervision programs still rely on the same testing methods simply because that’s how it’s always been done.

But drug testing isn’t one-size-fits-all. If the method doesn’t match the goal, even an accurate result can point you in the wrong direction.

Urine, oral fluid, hair, and sweat testing each tell you something different. Some show very recent use. Others help you see patterns over time. Some work well when there’s immediate concern, while others are better for ongoing accountability.

Choose the wrong tool, and you can end up spending more, creating more work for staff, adding more burden for participants, and still missing important context.

A better question than “Which drug test is best?” is “What behavior are we actually trying to understand?”

In our latest blog, we break down how each testing method works, where it’s most useful, and where it can leave blind spots. We also look at the day-to-day realities that matter just as much as detection windows, like staffing, donor burden, tampering risk, documentation, and turnaround time.

The strongest programs usually don’t rely on just one method. They build a layered strategy that fits their risks, resources, and goals.

👉 Read the blog to see how a better-matched testing strategy can lead to smarter decisions, stronger accountability, and better outcomes.

Drug Testing in Court: Choosing the Right Testing Method | PharmChek Choosing the right drug testing method depends on your program's goals. Learn how urine, oral fluid, hair, and sweat testing compare for courts and supervision programs.

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About CAM
A SCRAM Systems Technology Partner

Continuous Alcohol Monitoring LLC (CAM®), headquartered in North Carolina, provides reliable, court-ordered or voluntary alcohol electronic monitoring solutions designed to support offender rehabilitation and community safety.
Our comprehensive programs also deliver ignition interlock services along with field drug testing, state-of-the-art SCRAM Systems alcohol monitoring devices, and proven offender monitoring solutions tailored to each case.
By leveraging advanced SCRAM GPS®9 Plus offender monitoring technology and utilizing discreet offender monitoring ankle bracelets,
we help courts, probation departments, partners, and individuals maintain accountability while minimizing risk to public safety.
CAM® case management programs integrate seamlessly with existing legal processes, delivering timely data, dependable alerts, and custom reporting to ensure compliance and peace of mind for all stakeholders.
Whether you need equipment rentals or full service case management services for DWI cases, GPS cases or 24/7 alcohol monitoring through (SCRAMCAM®),
SCRAM GPS®9 Plus based offender monitoring solutions—
CAM® stands as a trusted partner in achieving economically-lasting outcomes.
Our oldest Pretrial partner program has continuously operated since 1971.
In 2018 CAM® was cited as offering products that revolutionized the way courts, agencies, and treatment providers monitor alcohol-involved offenders.
This option not only reduces daily inmate fees but helps the inmate maintain gainful employment, retain the ability to pay child support, and be a productive member of society.
As the largest provider of SCRAM Systems comprehensive line of offender monitoring technology in North Carolina, CAM® is a government services provider to the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, and other partner agencies throughout the State of North Carolina.
As a leader of electronic monitoring technology to the courts in the neighboring State of South Carolina, CAM® is certified by the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) as well as the Department of Probation, Parole & Pardon Services (DPPP). CAM executive staff have been in pretrial services for a combined total of more than 100 years and have qualified as experts in various courts including the New York Supreme Court.
Call 800.464.5917 to learn more about how we could offer you a strategic solution
for your agency or program.