alexmc22
Sept 24, 2012
Because of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request from February 11, 2011 a copy of complaint letters sent to the TSA has been released as of September 3, 2012.
This link will take you to the .PDF
TSA Complaint Letters
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Monday, September 24, 2012
TSA Purchases Next-Gen AIT Body Scanners
alexmc22
Sept 24, 2012
The TSA has spent $490 million on next generation smaller and faster AIT body scanners. This newer system hides the passengers nude body by displaying a generic image of the human body while flagging suspected items that the scanner picks up.
The device is manufactured by L-3 Communications Corp. and American Science and Engineering Inc.who have both been awarded a $245 million 5 year contract.
Agency officials say the new machines will enhance threat detection and speed up passenger lines. They also say the new machines can distinguish between metallic and non-metallic items. It can explosive components and plastic threats.
The number of machines purchased and where they will be used has not been disclosed.
NextGov
Sept 24, 2012
The TSA has spent $490 million on next generation smaller and faster AIT body scanners. This newer system hides the passengers nude body by displaying a generic image of the human body while flagging suspected items that the scanner picks up.
The device is manufactured by L-3 Communications Corp. and American Science and Engineering Inc.who have both been awarded a $245 million 5 year contract.
Agency officials say the new machines will enhance threat detection and speed up passenger lines. They also say the new machines can distinguish between metallic and non-metallic items. It can explosive components and plastic threats.
The number of machines purchased and where they will be used has not been disclosed.
NextGov
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