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the funniest part is that i don't think they would even really end up with fewer positions if they used the scanners. they would still need 2 people per scanner. one to monitor the scanner results and one to wave people thru/check the guest if the scanner picks up something
I think it's just a conservative gut reaction that any change is bad. i don't have the data but i bet the eVolv scanners or whatever are better at finding actual guns/knives/bombs than an arch and a dude with a stick
2 reasons why Evolv scanners are more secure:
1) When there’s a secure perimeter, most dangerous place is always right outside it where you have a bunch of soft targets stacked up in lines but no one’s gone through any screening yet. Moving those lines as quickly as possible is a major security win
Feb 4, 2026 22:582) As you alluded to, humans are just generally not very good at boring, repetitive tasks. This is why - before machines were smart enough to be better at alerting them - TSA missed most weapons in X-rayed bags when tested. Anything you can do to remove humans and automate scanning is a net win.
