b'30 DFW SPECIAL REPORT SECURITYKennedy, from Smiths Detection, encourages airports interested PHOTO: DALLAS FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT in adding a similar screening program to lean on their equipment providers. Its essential to leverage the expertise of security teams and adopt solutions tailored to specific site conditions, he says, adding that Smiths Detection develops customized and scalable screening programs that align with distinct operational needs. We look forward to collaborating with airports to design and deploy this critical initiative, ensuring the highest standards of security and efficiency are achieved.On that note, McLaughlin encourages other airports to do their homework on potential partners. Make sure that you really understand how their systems work, and how effective and efficient they are, he suggests.Rohde & Schwarz emphasizes the value of continuous improvement. The more data the company can collect, the more variations the software will be able to recognize. Weve been Employee belongings are screened by X-ray machines from Smithsmore than happy to have a customer like DFW thats been willing Detection. SeeTrue software uses artificial intelligence to flagto work so closely with us and provide us that critical feedback of suspicious items for manual inspection.where we need to shift our focus to make improvements, says Olsen. Its resulted in a better product that fits the mission more, The project team found that it took most employees three timesand its going to only get better.through the screening checkpoint to fully master the process.By training the software continuously, were constantly ableWe spent an awful lot of time on change management, andto not just reduce false positives, but also increase the detection anyone who introduces new security processes should, too,capability as well. So, were going to continue to work withNOW TSA QUALIFIEDMcLaughlin advises. Dont underestimate the need to focus onDFW and other airports, if theyre willing and able, to make change management.enhancements to our product.Olsen encourages airports interested in implementing workerEXPANDING YOUR AIRPORT?screening programs to engage with local TSA leaders to make sure their plans comply with the intent of the national amendment. He also suggests asking equipment manufacturers questions about how the various technologies work. Find out why airports worldwide are choosingAirports like DFW are more than happy to let [other airports] come take a look and see how theyre doing it, Olsen adds. Andthe R&SQPS201 Advanced Imaging TechnologyIm sure other airports would do the same for other solutions they may be working with.High-definition screeningOne key to the success of the employee security screening program at DFW has been the collaboration between the airport Industry-leading throughputand the tech partners involved. I think what Ive really enjoyed about working with DFW is theyre a true partner, Olsen remarks. Finally, McLaughlin reminds airports that one size truly doesnt Relaxed scan posefit all when it comes to employee screening systems. Our solution wont fit well for small airports, he says. It would just be Expands access for disabilitiestoo expensive, and it will be overkill. Coming Up Optimizes checkpoint layout and space www.rohde-schwarz.com/QPSThis year, DFW is celebrating its milestone 50th anniversary. As it does, several projects are in the works. Plans include:adding piers to terminals A and C;building a new Terminal F;improving vehicle roadways; andrehabilitating one of the airports seven runways. Theres a tremendous amount of work going on at DFW, McLaughlin comments. All of it is great work and sets us up well for the next 50 years. May | June 2024AirportImprovement.comQPS-Expanding-airport-ad.indd 1 4/1/2024 9:46:33 AM'