June 15, 2005
Explosives detection trace portal has proven successful in the pilot program>
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has successfully completed the explosives detection trace portal program pilot phase for passenger screening. This new technology was tested in a pilot program in 14 cities and met TSA’s rigorous standards for excellence.
TSA is eager to expand this program as an important step towards increasing explosives detection capabilities at passenger screening checkpoints at our nation’s airports. Positive feedback from participating airports, airlines and passengers indicates that the technology greatly enhances customer service. Starting in July, TSA will begin the first round of deployment by adding 44 additional machines and ten additional airports to the program.
“The explosives detection trace portal technology is a proven and valuable asset in our layered approach to aviation security, improving our ability to identify explosives,” said Kenneth Kasprisin, Acting Assistant Secretary for Homeland Security for TSA. “TSA continues to seek out new technology that both enhances security and improves customer service. This technology meets those goals.”
Airports in the following cities were included in the pilot program and are already using the new technology: Baltimore; Boston; Gulfport, Miss.; Jacksonville, Fla.; Las Vegas; Los Angeles; Miami; New York (JFK); Phoenix; Providence, R.I.; Rochester, N.Y.; San Francisco; San Diego; and Tampa, Fla. ...
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