U.S. Department of Homeland Security

01/02/2025 | Press release | Archived content

High Definition-Advanced Imaging Technology Shoe Scanner

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The DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is developing systems for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to increase efficiency and effectiveness, while improving the passenger experience. One of those systems is a shoe scanner that can detect prohibited items without passengers having to remove shoes at the checkpoint.