Get Remotely Strip-Searched by the SPO-7, a New Airport Body Scanner

June 3, 2010 at 2:40 PM | by JetSetCD | Comments (3)

See that tripod gadget pictured above? If you oppose the use of Full-Body Scanners or just have privacy issues, better give it a wide berth next time you're at the airport because it's remotely strip-searching you.

Bradley International Airport in Hartford, CT is among the first to install and use this new scanner, called an SPO-7, which uses passive millimeter wave technology to "spot hidden objects on people as they move through the airport." Oh yea, and TSA officers are also able to capture images of people using it. And you won't know nor feel a thing as they do so.

You may be virtually strip-searched by the machine, but there is some reassurance in that they don't reveal images of your body beneath your clothing; additionally, they don't use lasers or x-rays. Essentially, they are trying to stop dangerous passengers from even reaching the security checkpoint, let alone the gate for their flight. They can also be moved to places like baggage claim or ticket counters, to cover all bases.

Now here's the part that really has us worried about using SPO-7s as pre-security technology: the machines will be manned by a small group of TSA agents, including a behavior detection officer "who is trained to look for physiological signs that could indicate that something is wrong." We already have a guilty conscience (thanks, Catholic school!) and so now we're destined to be nervous from the moment we enter the airport.

What do you think? Will SPO-7s make you more feel more safe or more uneasy at the airport?

Related Stories:
· New Security Scanners Deployed at Bradley [Hartford Courant]
· Full-Body Scanners 101: How Naked is Full-Body Scan Naked? [Jaunted]
· Full-Body Scanning [Jaunted]

[Photo: Hartford Courant]

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I don't think this would make me feel more safe because there a way around anything. Here's what I propose- I'll let you see me naked through and xray or whatever. You can't make me take off my shoes as I'm going through security. You can't win- if you wear sandles then you have to stand barefoot on a gross airport floor. If you wear shoes then you have to fuss around with putting them on agian. And unfortunatley I'm not comfortable enough to wear socks and sandles yet. Possibly when I give up on life and start sporting sweatpants and a fanny pack- then I'll be ready.

The SPO-7 does not see you "naked". It only shows blobs where things block the natural radiation from your body. No privacy invasion. For maximum privacy invasion, step into the Rapiscan 1000 - sample picture here (from 2006). Note that newer software and hardware mods make the picture MUCH BETTER! http://www.rupture.co.uk/Terminal%204.html

www.RockyFlatsGear.com makes lead free undergarments (bras, briefs and a velvet bra insert) that stops t-waves (terahertz) used by remote strip search cameras like this one used in non-secure areas of public buildings (courthouses, airports, etc...). In the UK they are currently used on the streets, I would not be surprised if not already in use at sporting events world wide. Protect your dignity, with well placed radio opaque fig leafs. The patent pending product was designed and tested to block x-rays and t-wave used by dangerous new whole body strip scanners. Comfortable, designed for everyday use, extended air travel to protect from radiation during flight easy care machine washable and made in America. To learn more and purchase go to: www.RockyFlatsGear.com Happy landings, and have a safe trip! Jeff

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