Police
Scientific Development Branch
X-ray Scanner Success
PSDB has recently been deploying a novel and innovative
scanner that reveals items hidden below clothing without
the need for a hands-on intrusive body search. The Rapiscan
Secure 1000 uses low power x-rays to build up an image
of the surface of the body through clothing. The resultant
black and white image can be used to identify the location
of weapons, drugs and explosives located upon the person.
This system has recently been successfully deployed
with the Metropolitan Police, targeting gun and drug
crime in particular boroughs in London. The use of the
scanner significantly increases the throughput of subjects
and allows operations to be conducted in a more efficient
manner. Other Forces and Constabularies have expressed
interest in the scanner and are incorporating the system
into their planning for major events.
The National Technical Support Unit at PSDB holds a
central stock of the latest search and surveillance
equipment that is provided to police forces on request.
This avoids all forces having to keep complex and expensive
equipment.
For more information about search and screening technologies,
contact the PSDB Information Service on 01727 816400
or email
us.
For media enquiries, contact our Press Office on 020
7273 4545.
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