Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Steven J. Robinson AO and Undersecretary Raul del Rosario were present at the demonstration of the X-Ray Tutor software at the Philippines Office for Transportation Security (OTS).
“While no security screener ever wants to detect an improvised explosive device when carrying out their functions, this software helps screeners ‘know what to look for’ and ‘what to do’ should this situation ever arise. Successfully detecting concealed components of an improvised explosive device (IED) in a simulated environment could result in many lives being saved, ” Ambassador Robinson said in a statement.
Undersecretary del Rosario said, “Not only will the XRT software help screeners sharpen their skills in detecting prohibited items, it will also help screening supervisors identify gaps in staff skills and their training needs.”
The XRT training software and equipment, funded by the Cyber and Infrastructure Security Centre will help ensure air travel remains safe for incoming and outgoing passengers.
