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9 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Pages 52-56

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... Courts have generally interpreted current screening processes and technologies as a reasonable search under the administrative search exception to the Fourth Amendment, even though the search reveals personal information, in addition to the presence or absence of dangerous materials. New technologies probably will be considered in the same light, taking into account the degree of intrusiveness of the search procedure, the magnitude or frequency of the threat, and the sufficiency of alternatives.
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From page 53...
... Although no epidemiological studies have been conducted to evaluate the health effects of portal metal detectors and other passenger screening devices, data from epidemiological studies involving comparable radiation and field exposures from other sources suggest that there are no measurable health risks from these devices. Although these technologies are mature and ubiquitous, the panel believes that improvements can be made to make them more effective for aviation security.
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From page 54...
... Recommendation: Develop an appropriate public education campaign on the levels of radiation exposure from imaging technologies, including specific information on comparative levels of radiation, and address specific concerns, such as the effects of radiation doses on pregnant women and on medical devices. Recommendation: Quantify the threat level at which these imaging technologies would be acceptable for general screening.
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... Recommendation: Determine the optimal balance between the automated system and the human operator in new systems
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