Airport Screenings
07 April 2014
Airport Searches/Screenings Airport security consists in preventing potential threats on board of aircrafts. Security measures include the screening of passengers and baggage, but also the monitoring of movements in the terminals and as well around the aircraft. Over the past few decades airports have increased their measurements of security screenings to reduce the risk of damage to property and persons. In result of this is the arrival of full body scanners at airport terminals which is a direct violation of privacy and poses a health risk on passengers in a costly manner. Multiple travelers say that TSA screeners violate the Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable search and seizure making plane trips more unpleasant. Violating the passengers’ privacy, since the scanners produce X-ray images of virtually naked bodies; a virtual strip search. Despite claims of “blurry and opaque images” they can in fact have the potential to become detailed images. This could potentially make the security process a humiliating experience and discourage some people from air travel. If passengers do not want to go through the scanner, they may consent to a full-body pat-down. Where they may be asked to loosen or take off some clothing or be refused entry on the plane if they do not comply. Some travelers feel that the X-rays from the scanners are potentially harmful, especially for frequent fliers. The full-body scanner emits radiation that penetrates a few centimeters into the skin and then exits leaving the image of the individual. There have emerged reports that the scanners are causing an increase in cancer cases among security officers because of exposure. This raises concerns over the health of the security personnel and the safety risks involved in the use of the equipment. Whether or not scanners should truly be used at terminals. As a result of the hijacking attacks on 9/11, the New York Times suggested the attacks themselves
Airport Searches/Screenings Airport security consists in preventing potential threats on board of aircrafts. Security measures include the screening of passengers and baggage, but also the monitoring of movements in the terminals and as well around the aircraft. Over the past few decades airports have increased their measurements of security screenings to reduce the risk of damage to property and persons. In result of this is the arrival of full body scanners at airport terminals which is a direct violation of privacy and poses a health risk on passengers in a costly manner. Multiple travelers say that TSA screeners violate the Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable search and seizure making plane trips more unpleasant. Violating the passengers’ privacy, since the scanners produce X-ray images of virtually naked bodies; a virtual strip search. Despite claims of “blurry and opaque images” they can in fact have the potential to become detailed images. This could potentially make the security process a humiliating experience and discourage some people from air travel. If passengers do not want to go through the scanner, they may consent to a full-body pat-down. Where they may be asked to loosen or take off some clothing or be refused entry on the plane if they do not comply. Some travelers feel that the X-rays from the scanners are potentially harmful, especially for frequent fliers. The full-body scanner emits radiation that penetrates a few centimeters into the skin and then exits leaving the image of the individual. There have emerged reports that the scanners are causing an increase in cancer cases among security officers because of exposure. This raises concerns over the health of the security personnel and the safety risks involved in the use of the equipment. Whether or not scanners should truly be used at terminals. As a result of the hijacking attacks on 9/11, the New York Times suggested the attacks themselves