American Science and Engineering Inc (AS&E) has launched a handheld Z Backscatter imaging scanner for portable real-time detection of narcotics, weapons and explosives.
The MINI Z is designed for law enforcement, first responders, border control, event security, maritime police and general aviation security. Its single-sided imaging and compact size offers operational flexibility for scanning “on the go” in hard to reach environments. The system produces an easy-to-interpret image to quickly detect organic threats and contraband behind non-metallic surfaces. See images below:
If AS&E/DHS have their way they’ll put them everywhere! I’m surprised they haven’t suggested putting them in movie theaters, shopping malls, supermarkets and our homes!
Public Safety: Quick screening of unattended and suspicious bags and packages for potential terrorist threats in public spaces. (DHS “See Something Say Something” because anyone could be a threat)
Border and Security Checkpoints: Inspecting vehicle bumpers, tires, panels, and interiors for explosives, plastic weapons, and other concealed threats and contraband. (Local police to use x-ray scanners & drug dogs, this is going to end well)
Drug Enforcement: Investigating suspected drug labs for drugs or currency. (Is that a cop scanning the side of your house, this is our future)
Event Security: Screening hand baggage and deliveries to ensure public safety. (Scan your bags, wallets and any bulges, because you might be a terrorist)
VIP Security: Security sweeps of meeting rooms and furniture for organic threats and IEDs to ensure personnel safety. (Scan your food or desk etc.? When’s the last time someone hid a bomb in a Twinkie? On a side note would the radiation kill a Twinkie?)
Maritime Security: Screening the hulls and bulkheads of suspected drug running boats for contraband or narcotics. (Going out sailing? Your boat could be a threat, scan that beer cooler!)
General Aviation Security: Inspecting the seats, compartments, and panels of small planes for hidden contraband. (Because, your seat could conceal something other than your ASS)
AS&E says that the MINI Z system is safe for operators, bystanders, and the environment. The system’s X-ray dose conforms to the appropriate ANSI, ICRP, NCRP, and EURATOM radiation safety standards. Although the MINI Z is a low-energy and low-dose Z Backscatter system, it is not designed to scan people.
If its not safe to scan people what will it do to FOOD?
AS&E’s President and CEO, Chuck Dougherty said the MINI Z, which leverages the capabilities of the company’s Z Backscatter detection technology, is the initial offering of what will be a family of portable backscatter products.
“We have taken the technology behind the success of the ZBV system and miniaturized it — making it more affordable and accessible to a broader range of customers,” Dougherty said. “The MINI Z system is a game-changer for law enforcement and border security officials who are constantly challenged to quickly and accurately detect potential threats in hard-to-reach environments as they work to ensure the highest level of public safety.”
Here it is again the magic bureaucratic pill our politicians, DHS and private companies want us to swallow. Countless companies & government employees stand to profit while our rights are destroyed in the name of “public safety”.
Click here to read the AS&E press release.
AS&E’s signature Z Backscatter technology is an advanced X-ray imaging technology that produces a real-time image of the scan target, highlighting organic materials that some transmission X-ray systems can miss, such as explosives, currency and drugs.
The MINI Z system is self-contained and does not require set-up, enabling immediate operation. The operator controls the scanning function using an intuitive GUI on the system’s dedicated tablet, upon which an image of the scanned target appears in real-time. The typical scan distance is 1-6 inches from the face of the scanner.
MINI Z is suitable for a range of applications, including quick screening of unattended and suspicious bags and packages for potential terrorist threats in public spaces; inspecting vehicle bumpers, tires, panels and interiors for explosives, plastic weapons and other concealed threats and contraband; security sweeps of meeting rooms and furniture for organic threats and IEDs to ensure personnel safety; and screening the hulls and bulkheads of suspected drug running boats for contraband or narcotics.
For large scale events, MINI Z can be used to screen attendee’s hand baggage as well as deliveries.
DHS wants you to believe that your UPS or grocery food truck could be a threat, we better scan everything!
THIS IS NO LONGER ABOUT PUBLIC SAFETY! WHERE DOES IT END?
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http://massprivatei.blogspot.com/2014/06/dhs-to-give-police-portable-x-ray.html
Well it is obvious they are not looking for TERRORISTS LOL.