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An explosion of an undetonated bomb pulled from the river Severn was carried out in a field on the outskirts of Worcester. People were warned not to be alarmed if they heard a loud explosion after magnet fishers pulled a suspected Read More …
The detection of dangerous objects in X-ray images of baggage has become important, particularly due to rising crime rates. The performance of screening devices is strongly influenced by the target visibility, image display technology, and the security officers’ knowledge. However, Read More …
Air travelers departing for overseas destinations are again required to take off their shoes for security inspection at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), reviving the more than two decades old policy prompted by a failed terror attack on a Read More …
On Wednesday, 21 June, the federal government launched a programme to improve passenger and baggage security at Brazilian airports. The programme, called Airports + Security (Aeroportos + Seguros), includes, among other measures, the installation of new X-ray equipment and scanners, Read More …
WASHINGTON – Travelers may have a new way to screen their carry-on bags in the future with technology being developed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T). S&T recently installed a next generation carry-on baggage Read More …
Passengers travelling through London City Airport will no longer have to limit their liquids to 100ml in their hand luggage as high-tech CT scanners have been introduced at security. The move, which will be implemented today, comes after the government Read More …
The Springfield Fire Department plans to update equipment for its bomb squad with grant money it received from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency. The Fire Department has been awarded a $92,736 Emergency Management Performance Grant, an annual award that assists Read More …
The Philippine National Police has received $3.3 million (P181 million) worth of state-of-the-art equipment and vehicles from the United States government to counter terrorist attacks. US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson led the turnover of the donated equipment to Read More …
By the end of the year, passengers travelling through London Luton Airport will no longer have to remove liquids and laptops from their hand luggage for screening, and the 100ml rule on liquids will be relaxed. The Bedfordshire airport – Read More …
Rules around taking liquids and laptops through airport security will be eased from June 2024, the government has said. The announcement of the biggest relaxation of aviation security regulations in decades confirms reports last month that the change would come Read More …
