Reduce the number of "pat downs" and/or strip searches with these multi-view X-ray machines and whole body imagers, and here is a video clip from the Today Show's review of whole body imagers.
TSA says their biggest complaint is from people who have a name similar to a name on TSA's "watch list," which prevented them from printing a boarding pass or checking in at a kiosk. Here's their solution.
Airports now have Behavior Detection Teams, saying it's important to watch people as much as it is to screen their bags.
Explosive detection canines are used to more effectively screen cargo.
Learn more about in-line baggage screening, including a 3 minute video.
It takes time to unpack a laptop for screening, and makes it more vulnerable to damage. TSA has solicited computer bag makers for a bag designed to allow a computer to be scanned without removing it from the case.
The Alien Flight Student Program is designed to conduct background checks for student pilots who are not U.S. citizens, and also regulates the flight schools.
Under the Screening Partnership Program, airports have the option to hire a private screening company that rather than use TSA personnel; however TSA maintains oversight to ensure all security protocols are met.
TSA's Travel Document Checkers assumed the responsibility from the airlines to verify documents. In the first six months of the program, they identified thousands of questionable passports, visa and drivers licenses.
Do you ever wonder what kind of things are recovered as a result of all this security? Here's an article about recovered explosive devices hidden in common travel items. And TSA always puts a weekly recovery summary on their home page.
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