Homeland Security: A Nation Protected

Homeland Security: A Nation Protected book cover — FREEDOM FORCES HOMELAND SECURITY A NATION PROTECTED Carla Mooney Rourke Educational Media rourkeeducationalmedia com Scan for Related Titles and Teacher Resources

Homeland Security: A Nation Protected — page 1 — CHAPTER ONE SECURING THE NATION Have you ever wondered why you take off your shoes and scan your bags every time you get on an airplane Airport security uses high-tech equipment to make sure no one is carrying weapons or explosives These procedures were created by the Department of Homeland Security DHS It is one way the department keeps America safe The Aviation and Transportation Security Act in 2002 requires that all passenger screening be conducted by federal employees As a result screening is now provided by the Department of Homeland Security 4

Homeland Security: A Nation Protected — page 2 — FREEDOM FACT Every day DHS screens 1 8 million travelers and their bags for explosives and other banned items The Explosive Detection System machines can quickly capture an image of a single bag and determine if a bag contains a potential threat item 5

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