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ADAPTING MAGNETOMETRY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT

NCJ Number
16230
Author(s)
W J O'ROURKE
Date Published
Unknown
Length
9 pages
Annotation
CAPABILITIES, LIMITATIONS AND APPLICATIONS OF MAGNETIC DETECTION DEVICES IN LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Abstract
THIS PAMPHLET DISCUSSES THREE CATEGORIES OF MAGNETOMETERS MARKETED UNDER THE TRADE NAME 'FRISKEM:' HAND-HELD DETECTORS, WALK-THRU STATIONS, AND INTRUDER DETECTORS. THESE DEVICES ARE APPLICABLE IN SUCH ACTIVITIES AS AREA AND PERSONAL SEARCHES, PACKAGE INSPECTION, BUILDING SECURITY, 'VIP' PROTECTION, AND THEFT PREVENTION.