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Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced it is continuing to test shoe scanning technology in the effort to find an alternative for the unpopular policy of the removal of shoes at checkpoint.

“Our experts and the private sector have been looking for ways to screen footwear while allowing passengers to keep their shoes on for quite some time. […]
Today, we’re testing shoe scanning technology at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) from L3 Communications. If all goes well, these tests could lead the way to quelling of one of our most unpopular policies.

LAX received two units from L3 Communications last week. Since this is a test to collect data, passengers will still need to remove their shoes prior to walking through the magnetometer.” (source)