I'd also like to say that it could be possible that the x-ray machines at the courthouse and the airport could have been two very different types, which could have given two very different visuals. In 2000, my airport was using an x-ray machine built in 1983 which was black & white or orange and green. Nearly everything was image was opaque. Clearly not something that should be used at and airport checkpoint. TSA has brought enhanced equipment to the front lines and that is a marked improvement.
This is very good reporting. But allow me to please say, as a former security screener that with some X-ray machines, some film bags were able to be viewed "through" meaning there was no obvious threat hidden in or around the film bags and that could be clearly seen. Most however required a bag check and I was always taught that procedure was to re-x-ray the bag without the item in the bag. Aka common sense.
I'd also like to say that it could be possible that the x-ray machines at the courthouse and the airport could have been two very different types, which could have given two very different visuals. In 2000, my airport was using an x-ray machine built in 1983 which was black & white or orange and green. Nearly everything was image was opaque. Clearly not something that should be used at and airport checkpoint. TSA has brought enhanced equipment to the front lines and that is a marked improvement.
Douglas10ER 7 months ago
This is very good reporting. But allow me to please say, as a former security screener that with some X-ray machines, some film bags were able to be viewed "through" meaning there was no obvious threat hidden in or around the film bags and that could be clearly seen. Most however required a bag check and I was always taught that procedure was to re-x-ray the bag without the item in the bag. Aka common sense.
Douglas10ER 7 months ago