Airports are one of the most well-guarded and high-tech-equipped places in terms of security.
This is to ensure that all individuals travelling in the country and even those who are flying outside are safe and protected.
And most importantly, having a highly-secured portal of entry and exit is very important in maintaining a nation's security.
In line with this, airport security is always kept updated and equipped with top-of-the-line equipment like the X-ray machine.
The latest in airstrip technology is the X-ray scanner RapiScan.
This machine is capable of knowing hidden weapons and explosives through the electromagnetic waves that is passed over passengers.
The scan will take place in a booth and the virtual three-dimensional image will be created.
The image (which will appear in black and white) will then be transmitted to a remote location and will be seen only by one officer, and then deletes it after the search.
However, controversy sparked because of another security feature that goes with it -privacy.
As the black and white image is created by the scanner being trialed in the Manchester Airport, the machine also shows the naked image of the passengers.
The scanner at Terminal 2 at the said airport shows a clear outline of the passengers' private parts, breast outlines, false limbs and piercings.
This concern is aired by child protection experts, the Action on Rights for Children (ARCH) and they also said a word of caution that security workers from this airport are at risk of breaking the law about child safety and security.
In line with this, bosses at the Manchester Airport are considering passengers who are under 18 years old if they should be undergoing the scanner check.
Airport officials also said that travelers can say no to virtual scan check but they added that children can take part in the trial with their parent's consent.
Their spokesperson also adds that the airport will certainly won't break any rules with the ongoing security trial.
This newest security feature in airports aims to make the search more speedy and convenient.
With the use of this scanner, passengers can now avoid the hassles of taking out coats, shoes and even belts with the old-age pat down search.
RapiScan has been on trial at Heathrow Airport way back in 2004 and was pioneered by USA in New York and Los Angeles Airports.
In terms of law, implementation regarding it is necessary.
Be it in security, child protection or financial matters or maybe even something like Lexington law.
Lexington law information is available on the net.
This is to ensure that all individuals travelling in the country and even those who are flying outside are safe and protected.
And most importantly, having a highly-secured portal of entry and exit is very important in maintaining a nation's security.
In line with this, airport security is always kept updated and equipped with top-of-the-line equipment like the X-ray machine.
The latest in airstrip technology is the X-ray scanner RapiScan.
This machine is capable of knowing hidden weapons and explosives through the electromagnetic waves that is passed over passengers.
The scan will take place in a booth and the virtual three-dimensional image will be created.
The image (which will appear in black and white) will then be transmitted to a remote location and will be seen only by one officer, and then deletes it after the search.
However, controversy sparked because of another security feature that goes with it -privacy.
As the black and white image is created by the scanner being trialed in the Manchester Airport, the machine also shows the naked image of the passengers.
The scanner at Terminal 2 at the said airport shows a clear outline of the passengers' private parts, breast outlines, false limbs and piercings.
This concern is aired by child protection experts, the Action on Rights for Children (ARCH) and they also said a word of caution that security workers from this airport are at risk of breaking the law about child safety and security.
In line with this, bosses at the Manchester Airport are considering passengers who are under 18 years old if they should be undergoing the scanner check.
Airport officials also said that travelers can say no to virtual scan check but they added that children can take part in the trial with their parent's consent.
Their spokesperson also adds that the airport will certainly won't break any rules with the ongoing security trial.
This newest security feature in airports aims to make the search more speedy and convenient.
With the use of this scanner, passengers can now avoid the hassles of taking out coats, shoes and even belts with the old-age pat down search.
RapiScan has been on trial at Heathrow Airport way back in 2004 and was pioneered by USA in New York and Los Angeles Airports.
In terms of law, implementation regarding it is necessary.
Be it in security, child protection or financial matters or maybe even something like Lexington law.
Lexington law information is available on the net.
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