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Thu, Aug 17, 2006

TSA Chief, DHS At Odds Over Shoe X-Rays

Scans May Or May Not Help Pinpoint Explosives

Are x-ray images an effective way to detect potential explosives hidden in shoes -- the kind of attack made infamous by thwarted shoebomber Richard Reid? Well, it depends on who you ask.

TSA Chief Kip Hawley says yes, x-rays are effective. "Our highly trained transportation security officers can see if a shoe has been tampered with when they view it on the X-ray machine," Hawley told the Associated Press.

That conflicts with what those with the Department of Homeland Security -- Hawley's bosses -- say, however... that no, x-rays don't supply enough information.

Scientists tend to agree the real answer lies somewhere in between, and that other tests -- such as swapping explosives detection materials on suspected items -- add an important level of added security to the process.

Well, regardless... if you're flying commercially today, you'll have to have your shoes zapped... whether it keeps us more secure or not.

FMI: www.dhs.gov

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