Phoenix Strips Clothing

Homeland Security Rises
by gd4u2no



Technology has made wonderful advances within the past decade. This year starts with a startling discovery which would eliminate the need for physical contact checks at airports.. There is a new x-ray machine which has the capability of providing an image of anything under clothing.

However, the privacy of passengers have been considered. The security scanner would be used to reinforce the primary scanner presently used. Also, passengers may opt for the traditional pat down. While in the pilot phase, it is certain this technology will only be used on a voluntary basis.

What makes this a remarkable discovery is simple. The techology used is called "backscatter". It allows security to determine whether someone has a weapon by imaging. The image shown would be the person minus the clothing. This, by itself, would allow TSA officers to determine if a weapon or any other danger is associated with the individual scanned. The security officer viewing the image would be 50 feet from where the the images are gained. The Transportation Security Administration would be using this equipment in airports.

Actually, the pilot security scanner debuted in Phoenix at the Sky Harbor International Airport. This pilot program will last for approximately 90 days before any other city is implemented with the security scanner. If this venture proves successful and safe. New York and Los Angeles are projected to be the next recipients of this particular technology.