New Florida security system scans semi-trucks

["Bruce Bugg" <obbugg@dmvs.ga.gov>]

This is the mobile VACIS similar to what Customs uses at the Ports



Thursday, July 17, 2003 



New Florida security system scans semi-trucks 



State Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson showed off new technology designed to enhance state security and better protect Florida agriculture. The system was demonstrated yesterday at the Interstate 95 Northbound Agriculture Interdiction Station (photo at left) near the Georgia state line. 



Gamma ray imaging machines scan semi-trucks as they pass through inspection stations. The X-ray is capable of detecting illegal or diseased produce, as well as drugs, stolen goods and other possible threats to homeland security. 



The 22 machines in use operate in undisclosed, rotating locations throughout Florida. The machines, which cost about $1 million each, were put into use Jan. 10. 



Also on hand was one of four teams of dogs specially trained in the detection of illegal cargo. The dogs have nearly equaled the machines in stops made, said USDA Deputy Secretary Jim Moseley. 



-- Katie Coxe/staff 





This story can be found on Jacksonville.com at <http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/071703/met_13045736.shtml>. 





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Capt. Bruce Bugg

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Georgia Department of Motor Vehicle Safety

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Conyers, GA  30013-8047

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