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Re: New Florida security system scans semi-trucks
Does anyone know of any scientific evidence indicating that dogs can detect
explosives and/or radioactivity in luggage? I have heard that they do not
actually have this ability, but as long as the bad guys think they do, use
of dogs can be effective.
----- Original Message -----
From: Jose Julio Rozental <joseroze@netvision.net.il>
To: M Nivas <motnivas@YAHOO.COM>; John Jacobus <crispy_bird@YAHOO.COM>;
<obbugg@dmvs.ga.gov>
Cc: <radsafe@list.vanderbilt.edu>
Sent: Friday, July 18, 2003 8:48 AM
Subject: Re: New Florida security system scans semi-trucks
> "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."
>
> comment:
> Defense in depth: give to dogs a chance of only few days more and the
cost
> is much less than $1 million
>
> Jose Julio Rozental
> joseroze@netvision.net.il
> Israel
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "M Nivas" <motnivas@YAHOO.COM>
> To: "John Jacobus" <crispy_bird@YAHOO.COM>
> Cc: <radsafe@list.vanderbilt.edu>
> Sent: Friday, July 18, 2003 3:35 PM
> Subject: Re: New Florida security system scans semi-trucks
>
>
> > John,
> >
> > I think that ths produce would be "preserved" after
> > scanning!
> >
> > Tom
> >
> >
> > --- John Jacobus <crispy_bird@YAHOO.COM> wrote:
> > > Okay. Here we go.
> > >
> > > Can anyone tell me how you can detect illegal or
> > > diseased produce with x-rays? I doubt there is much
> > > difference in density between fresh and rotten
> > > tomatoes.
> > >
> > > --- Bruce Bugg <obbugg@dmvs.ga.gov> wrote:
> > > > This is the mobile VACIS similar to what Customs
> > > > uses at the Ports
> > > >
> > > > Thursday, July 17, 2003
> > > >
> > > > New Florida security system scans semi-trucks
> > > >
> > > . . .
> > > >
> > > > 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.
> > > . . .
>
> >
> >
>
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