TSA Expands Explosives Detection Capability at Evansville Regional Airport

EVANSVILLE, Ind., June 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Transportation
Security Administration (TSA) today announced the deployment of two Reveal
explosives detection system (EDS) machines for screening checked baggage at
Evansville Regional Airport (EVV). The Reveal CT-80s are smaller in size and
less than half the price of other EDS machines currently in use at many
commercial airports nationwide.

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Incorporating explosives detection systems into the security process at
Evansville will streamline the baggage screening experience for travelers and
for Transportation Security Officers who will no longer need to lift as many
heavy bags, thereby reducing the potential for injuries.

"By adding explosive detection systems at Evansville, we greatly enhance the
security at the airport with a state-of-the-art technology designed to detect
explosive materials," said TSA Federal Security Director David Kane. "We look
forward to continuing to provide a high level of security for travelers in the
region with this technology."

"The airport is very pleased with TSA's decision to install this equipment as
it offers our passengers a quicker and easier check in process in addition to
improving overall security," said EVV Marketing Manager Dianna Kissel.

As of June 2009 TSA had deployed 270 Reveal machines at a total of 99
airports, including at the original pilot locations. Evansville was the 97th
airport to receive this equipment. The Reveal technology was specifically
designed for use at mostly small to medium-sized airports. TSA originally
tested the technology in 2005 where the agency evaluated the machines'
effectiveness in an airport environment as well as their impact on security
and customer service.

Reveal EDS machines were certified in December 2004 by TSA's Transportation
Security Laboratory in Atlantic City, N.J. Reveal was the third company to
have its explosives detection equipment certified by TSA for screening checked
baggage at the nation's airports.

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