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LA to become the first city to use body scanners in rail transit systems
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority just announced its plans to become the first city to use portable body scanners in its subway and light-rail systems to help detect the presence of explosive devices.
"We're dealing with persistent threats to our transportation systems in our country," TSA administrator David Pekoske in a statement. "Our job is to ensure security in the transportation systems so that a terrorist incident does not happen on our watch."
The portable scanners will begin rolling out in a few months, the executive director of security for the LA Metro Alex Wiggins said yesterday. According to the AP, the scanners will be able to conduct full-body scans from 30 feet away and are capable of scanning more than 2,000 passengers per hour.
[...] The city is one of several in which the TSA has piloted these new body scanners, although LA will be the first to fully adopt them. The agency has also worked with public transit officials from San Francisco's Bay Area Rapid Transit, New Jersey's transit system, as well as Amtrak stations at New York's Penn Station and DC's Union Station. Wiggins assured passengers that screenings in the LA Metro would be well-marked and that those choosing to opt out could do so by leaving the station.
(Score: 4, Touché) by The Mighty Buzzard on Thursday August 16 2018, @08:42PM (8 children)
You know why they're using body scanners instead of metal detectors, right? Metal detectors won't find straws.
My rights don't end where your fear begins.
(Score: 2) by realDonaldTrump on Thursday August 16 2018, @09:10PM (4 children)
L.A., they banned Straws & plastic bags, if they catch you with a Straw you're in big trouble. But they have to allow Guns, they're getting concealed carry for everybody. Because of our wonderful 9th Circuit Court. So many great states & territories including High Crime California, they're getting concealed carry. Very positive news for our very brave, very proud Gun Owners. But, you won't hear about it on SoylentNews. I made a Sub. But, rejected with no explanation!!!!
(Score: 2) by The Mighty Buzzard on Thursday August 16 2018, @09:23PM
Carry blowgun darts that fit your straw of choice. Tada, it just became "arms" that you're allowed to keep and bear.
My rights don't end where your fear begins.
(Score: 2) by MichaelDavidCrawford on Thursday August 16 2018, @10:31PM (1 child)
but it is my duty as a proud American to point out that the 9th Circuit is as liberal as all get-out.
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(Score: 2, Troll) by realDonaldTrump on Thursday August 16 2018, @10:51PM
They're very liberal, that's true -- although, not for long, we're firing & replacing a lot of judges. And they made a great decision for our Gun Rights. 2nd Amendment all the way! breitbart.com/california/2018/07/24/ninth-circuit-open-carry-second-amendment [breitbart.com]
(Score: 1, Troll) by realDonaldTrump on Thursday August 16 2018, @11:06PM
Excuse me. It's not the Concealed Carry. It's the Open Carry. But, still great!!!
(Score: 3, Funny) by bob_super on Thursday August 16 2018, @09:21PM (2 children)
Metal detectors can't help you win the bet on Natural vs Fake.
The point of trying in LA first is to get a really good baseline for the detection of Fake.
(Score: 3, Funny) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday August 16 2018, @09:29PM
Silicone detectors?
(Score: 2) by The Mighty Buzzard on Thursday August 16 2018, @09:46PM
Ran out of mod points or that would have a +1 from me.
My rights don't end where your fear begins.