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5 6 screening with/without a conveyor system, providing both oc- cupied and unoccupied vehicle scanning.

Optimize Security Checks: Integrating information is the key to effective and accurate threat detection and security. For this purpose, the Smith’s Dataset management System (DMS) centralizes information providing effi ciencies and an opera- tional center on each point of entry or sea port.

Reduce Inspection Times: Time is valuable – not only for se- curity personnel in times of critical decision making – but also to every company or government, as they pass through a check- point on their way to delivering goods to their customers. By building screening technology that keeps cargo moving quickly through checkpoints, cargo gets to where it needs to go, with- out unnecessary hassles or hold-ups. Beyond this, technology that can scan multiple truckloads or freight pallets for threats, dual-view screening can help provide the location of threats.

This way, security personnel can quickly assess a potentially dangerous situation, as quickly and effi ciently as possible.

Evolving Threats / Evolving Technologies

As we continue to fi ght evolving threats in our world, a range of advanced technologies that meets the practical so- lutions to maritime security have become available. A wide array of solutions can address the gamut of threats that no “silver bullet” can retire, while the “platform approach” will keep layered security solutions current with emerging vulner- abilities. Regardless of where one turns to address particular port and maritime security concerns, ports and border security operators need to get the most value for their money, while still providing the advanced screening and security needed in cargo screening. That much, we know for sure. ”

The Author

Bob Bohn is Vice President for Smiths Detection’s chemical and biological detection suite. He is responsible for growth across sectors including Emergency Response, Military, Private

Infrastructure, Ports & Borders, as well as Transportation markets. “

There is simply no magic “silver bullet” to safeguard society, protect life and support the free fl ow of trade in global transport … The challenge is rapid detection without disrupting the daily fl ow of goods. To that end, High-tech screening systems provide support for all these Customs and border protection requirements.

The HCVM e series is a compact fully-integrated light mobile platform ideal for inspecting whole trucks, containers and vehicles for threats such as explosives, narcotics, weapons of mass destruc- tion (WMDs) and contraband. www.maritimeprofessional.com | Maritime Professional | 61

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