Items Tagged with 'body scanner'

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced a series of airport security updates to reduce false alarm rates and improve security screening technology for transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming passengers.

In response to a federal mandate to increase aviation security, Australia's Perth Airport has added enhanced screening and detection capabilities.

Full-body scanners at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport aim to increase security and reduce contact between staff and passengers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The TSA has partnered with the Los Angeles County Metro to deploy a new portable passenger screening technology that will help detect weapon and explosive device security threats on the county’s transit system.

A federal lawsuit said the TSA should develop formal regulations for its full-body scanners. 

Software to redesign the scanned images was not completed on deadline, so the TSA is removing nearly 175 body scanners from U.S. airports. 

According to a recent survey, 66.2% of Americans are satisfied with airport security measures.

TSA's top finds this week also include a tomahawk, multiple replica grenades and a speargun. 

A DHS internal report cites weaknesses with airports' body scanners, giving eight classified recommendations for improved screening. 

What do a grenade, ectasy pills and nunchucks have in common? They were all found at TSA checkpoints last week.