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Homeland Security

DHS S&T, TSA Team To Examine Future Aviation Checkpoint

By Cal Biesecker

Friday, May 8th, 2015

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DHS S&T, TSA Team To Examine Future Aviation Checkpoint

Concept of future aviation security checkpoint. Image: DHS S&T

The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) are working together on a new strategic initiative aimed at increasing security at aviation checkpoints while making the traveler’s experience easier and more convenient.The ultimate desire is for checkpoints--in aviation and other transportation systems--to move away from the current standalone screening systems to more integrated suites that can adjust detection capabilities based on risk levels.“Knowing that terrorists will seek out new ways to…

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