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Question about current security screening
Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 8:40 am
by monorailsandmagic
Hello,
I am trying to update an old blog post about bag check with more current information.
I have experienced the new metal detectors, how they work, and what might set them off.
But I wasn't paying attention to how they handle strollers, wheelchairs, and scooters. Can anyone tell me how security handles them? Do they go through the metal detectors too?
Thanks in advance for anyone who can help me out!
Re: Question about current security screening
Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 12:07 pm
by Happy2012
monorailsandmagic wrote: ↑Mon Jul 19, 2021 8:40 am
Hello,
I am trying to update an old blog post about bag check with more current information.
I have experienced the new metal detectors, how they work, and what might set them off.
But I wasn't paying attention to how they handle strollers, wheelchairs, and scooters. Can anyone tell me how security handles them? Do they go through the metal detectors too?
Thanks in advance for anyone who can help me out!
Thank you for asking this question! This is something I would like to know as well
Re: Question about current security screening
Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2021 1:27 pm
by jm1670
Basically anything that's metal can set them off. The only major change is the process. For example umbrellas set them off so they tell you to have your umbrella out and to hold it out straight in front of you as you pass. You can hear it set off the alarm still but they will let you go forward.
Keys and cell phones don't seem to set them off.
I also believe they have some new technology similar to what's in airports to see through things to detect objects. I don't think we will get much information on that though.
Re: Question about current security screening
Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 4:38 am
by Liquid Ice
The new security scanners are NOT metal detectors. They use Millimeter Wave (high frequency radio) technology and Artificial Intelligence software to detect both metal and non-metal weapons. The technology is made by Evolv and the scanners are called Evolv Express. My company uses the same scanners when we host conferences.
You can learn more here:
https://www.evolvtechnology.com/products/evolv-express
One interesting aside - Evolv has not tested the scanners for safety when some medical devices pass through the scanner, and they don't know if it is safe or not. I recently talked to someone who had a Glucose device (for diabetes) who was told to not allow the device to pass through the scanner because it may get damaged. No clue if that is true or not, but ask questions to be safe!
To answer the OP's question, strollers and ECVs have a dedicated line and they do not go through the scanners. You must remove all bags from the stroller or ECV and then security will manually check them and roll them around the scanner - you then need to take any bags and yourself and walk through the scanner where you will meet the stroller.
Re: Question about current security screening
Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2021 11:59 pm
by jm1670
Liquid Ice wrote: ↑Sat Aug 14, 2021 4:38 am
The new security scanners are NOT metal detectors. They use Millimeter Wave (high frequency radio) technology and Artificial Intelligence software to detect both metal and non-metal weapons. The technology is made by Evolv and the scanners are called Evolv Express. My company uses the same scanners when we host conferences.
You can learn more here:
https://www.evolvtechnology.com/products/evolv-express
One interesting aside - Evolv has not tested the scanners for safety when some medical devices pass through the scanner, and they don't know if it is safe or not. I recently talked to someone who had a Glucose device (for diabetes) who was told to not allow the device to pass through the scanner because it may get damaged. No clue if that is true or not, but ask questions to be safe!
To answer the OP's question, strollers and ECVs have a dedicated line and they do not go through the scanners. You must remove all bags from the stroller or ECV and then security will manually check them and roll them around the scanner - you then need to take any bags and yourself and walk through the scanner where you will meet the stroller.
I have an insulin pump and the scanners at Disney are not an issue. Can't confirm it about things like pace makers but since they aren't warning at the line about it, I would assume those are fine too.
Re: Question about current security screening
Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2021 8:22 am
by Liquid Ice
jm1670 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 20, 2021 11:59 pm
I have an insulin pump and the scanners at Disney are not an issue. Can't confirm it about things like pace makers but since they aren't warning at the line about it, I would assume those are fine too.
I don't have a glucose device, so I am not an expert at all - but what I was reading from someone else who had a glucose device, they said they called the company and the company said the impacts are unknown - BUT that they may not be apparent right away and that repeated trips through the mmWave scanner might slowly damage it.
It could be entirely inaccurate, just wanted to share what I had read.
