The Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
has announced new security screening measures that aim to reduce false alarms and pat downs for the traveling public.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are improving their screening procedures to ensure they are conducted in a manner that respects the dignity of each individual. Previously, security scanners based on binary gender have caused false alarms when used for transgender, non-binary or gender non-conforming travelers.