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New York, NY considers deploying weapons detection scanners in subway system to prevent shootings

New York, NY deploying weapons detection scanners in subway

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New York City considers the mayor's suggestion to deploy weapons detection scanners in the subway system to prevent mass shootings. This technology can be used to scan large number of people quickly but concerns are being raised over feasibility due to the large number of human operators required.

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After mass shooting, NYC explores gun detectors in subways | AP News

NEW YORK (AP) — In the aftermath of a mass shooting on a New York City subway train, the mayor floated a high-tech idea: deploy scanners that can spot someone carrying a gun into the transit system before they have a chance to use it.

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The technology exists, but security experts say installing such a system in the city’s sprawling subway system in a way that works would be difficult, if not impossible.

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