»»TSA To Speed Up the Shoe Scanner Project
The Shoe Scanner idea has not been abandoned, The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said.
- Updates on the project
Shoe Scanner, which find metal weapons and explosives in shoes, were unsuccessfully tested three years ago. However TSA says the latest generation of the machines promise better results and will improve security.
TSA started collecting data on Shoe Scanning Detection technology in the fall of 2008 and is currently soliciting industry input as it looks to explore future use of shoe scanning systems. In addition, TSA has requested funding for shoe scanning detection technology as part of the FY11 budget.
This would be a win-win because it’s the perfect balance of security and convenience.
Shoe removal has long been considered one of the most inconvenient aspects of airline security, so this would be welcomed with open arms (and shoed feet) by the flying public. I can assure you that our officers want this technology to work just as much or more than the passengers do.
This would allow them to focus their attention on other things and there would be much less clutter on the X-ray belts. (source: TSA)
