Detection of Explosives on Airline Passengers: Recommendation of the 9/11 Commission and Related Issues

Shea, Dana A. ; Morgan, Daniel

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Transportation;    Airlines -- Security measures;    Explosives;    Airline passenger traffic;    Emergency management;   

RP-ID  :  RS21920
RP-ID  :  RS21920_2005Feb07

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (P.L. 108-458) directs the Department of Homeland Security to place high priority on developing and deploying equipment for passenger explosives screening; requires TSA to submit a strategic plan for deploying such equipment; and authorizes additional research funding. It also requires that passengers who are selected for additional screening be screened for explosives, as an interim measure until all passengers can be screened for explosives. Congressional interest in this topic continues in the 109th Congress. This report discusses the current state of passenger explosives trace detection, ongoing federal R&D efforts and pilot equipment deployments, and related policy issues.