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A sum of $98 million has been allotted by the Department of Homeland Security under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) for funding advanced technology (AT) X-ray units and inline baggage screening systems. The announcement was made by the Department Of Homeland Security secretary, Janet Napolitano. The purpose of this fund is to provide support to the ongoing efforts of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to strengthen airport security. It is also aimed at boosting the local economy.
Janet Napolitano expressed his opinions and said that the cutting edge technologies used will help detect and block threats and ultimately help in reinforcing airport security for travelers.
He further added that dedicating funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for the technology projects will also potentially provide employment opportunities for the locals. It will also help reorganize the passenger check-in process and bolster security. TSA Administrator, John S. Pistole also expressed similar opinions.
These next-generation AT X-ray systems will be used at checkpoints for screening carry-on baggage for weapons, explosives and other prohibited items at all airports nationwide. The TSA at present make use of more than 940 AT X-ray systems to streamline the bag checking process in all airports. These advanced X-ray units have also been used to screen passengers checked baggage too.
Funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will also be used for the completion of inline and checked baggage screening systems in Terminal 1 of Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS) respectively. Through such critical efforts, the Department Of Homeland Security in collaboration with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has made progress in improving the nation's airport security.
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