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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 2:36 pm
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Originally Posted by star_world
There has been minimal investigation performed into what is / isn't necessary to thwart these scanners.
GAO Director of Homeland Security and Justice Casts Doubt on Scanner Abilities

On March 17, 2010, the GAO issued its own report on the scanners. In the report, the GAO states that the body scanners, also known as advanced imaging technology (AIT), might not have the capability to detect the type of explosive that Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab allegedly had sewn in his underpants.

Steve Lord, Director of Homeland Security and Justice Issues. Government Accountability Office, explains:

"While officials said AITs (Advanced Imaging Technology devices) performed as well as physical pat down in operational tests, it remains unclear whether the AIT would have detected the weapon used in the December 2009 incident based on the preliminary information the GAO has received."
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