Fri, Jul 09, 2010
Money Earmarked For Projects In Charlotte, Orlando, And St.
Louis
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet
Napolitano announced approximately $56 million in American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding for airport security projects
at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT), Orlando
International Airport (KMCO), and St. Louis International Airport
(KSTL) on Wednesday. Napolitano (below, right) said the
projects will enhance TSA's efforts to strengthen security at
airports while creating jobs across the country.
"These enhanced inline baggage screening systems and expanded
surveillance capabilities will strengthen our ability to detect and
disrupt threats of terrorism," said Secretary Napolitano. "By
utilizing Recovery Act funds to enhance vital airport security
technology projects, we will continue to streamline the passenger
check-in process and enhance airport security, while boosting local
economies."
The ARRA funds announced today include $45.4 million for a new
inline baggage screening system in the main terminal at Charlotte
Douglas International Airport, and $3.1 million for the design of
an upgraded inline baggage screening system in Terminals One and
Two at St. Louis International Airport.
The inline screening systems use state-of-the art technology to
screen checked baggage for explosives more quickly, while
streamlining the ticketing process. They also provide on-screen
resolution capabilities for security officers screening
baggage—reducing the number of re-scans and physical bag
searches.
DHS Secretary Napolitano
Additionally, Orlando International Airport will receive $7.5
million to expand their closed circuit television (CCTV) system
with several hundred cameras to provide enhanced surveillance
capabilities throughout the airport.
ARRA, signed into law by President Obama on Feb. 17, 2009,
committed more than $3 billion for homeland security projects
through DHS and the General Services Administration. Of the $1
billion allocated to TSA for aviation security projects, $734
million is dedicated to screening checked baggage and $266 million
is allocated for checkpoint explosives detection technologies.
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