Indianapolis, IN
New scanners at Indianapolis International Airport aim for improved security, efficiency
INDIANAPOLIS — New scanners for carry on luggage at Indianapolis International Airport will provide federal agents with a better picture of what is inside your bag.
Olivia Wells, a graduate of Indiana State University, had dreams of public service and found it in a blue uniform at the airport.
“I flew all the time, but I had no idea what all this job entails,” Wells said.
The Linton native is among the TSA officers on the frontlines of aviation safety.
More people and bags are showing up at the checkpoints as vacation season takes-off.
At Indianapolis International, new scanners known as Computed Tomography or C-T are at work.
“We’re the first state to have this piece of equipment at every security lane and every check point,” Aaron Batt, TSU Indiana Federal Security Director said. “There are some lessons learned that come with being the first.”
For example, Batt explained the importance of lighter items being at the bottom of the tub when scanned and that the vest officer, that gives commands, is the most important person in making the process as seamless as possible.
The new technology provides detailed images similar to what doctor’s get when you get a x-ray on a serious matter.
All in all, for TSA officers, it allows them to make better and more informed decisions as compared to the previous system.
“We would see something inside of a bag on the scan (in the old system) as a 2D image and weren’t able to manipulate it so we would think it was a threat and would pull it,” Wells said. “We would pull those bags for a second inspection and in turn take time from the passenger trying to make their flight or trying to get their coffee. Now that we are able to able to manipulate the images and guarantee it isn’t a threat without having to pull the bag.”
Blatt and the TSA admitted in implementing the scanners, there have been delays to security at IND. Those have now been addressed.
Some notes for your next visit to security at IND.
- Leave electronics, such as laptops, inside your bag
- In the bin
- Place softs items such as shoes and jackets in first
- Then place your bag on top of the shoes and jackets
- Still no bottles of water or any bottles over 100 ml
TONIGHT
Cloudy skies will persist, with flurries or isolated snow showers possible, especially in northern and southern parts of the area. Temperatures will drop into the upper teens to near 20, with north winds at 10 to 20 mph. Watch for slick spots where light precipitation may occur.
TOMORROW
Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers and flurries, particularly during the morning. Light accumulations may occur, especially south of I-70. Temperatures will remain frigid, falling through the day and reaching the teens by late afternoon. Wind chills as low as -5 are expected, with west northwest winds at 10 to 15 mph, gusting to 25 mph.
TOMORROW NIGHT
Partly cloudy and extremely cold. Lows will fall to near or below zero, with wind chill values between -15 and -25. Winds from the west northwest will range from 10 to 15 mph, adding to the bitter chill. An Extreme Cold Watch is in effect.
MONDAY
Sunny but very cold, with highs in the single digits to low teens. Wind chills will remain in the -10 to -20 range for much of the day as west winds blow at 8 to 10 mph.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with lows near zero, though localized areas may dip below zero. Wind chills could again approach -15 with calm winds from the west southwest around 5 mph.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny but brutally cold, with highs only reaching the upper single digits to near 10. West winds at 5 to 8 mph will keep wind chills subzero.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Clear skies and the coldest night of the season so far. Lows will range from -5 to -10, with light and variable winds allowing for dangerous radiative cooling.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny and slightly warmer, with highs reaching the upper teens to near 20. Light south winds at 6 to 9 mph may bring some relief.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy, with lows in the mid to upper teens. South winds will persist at 8 to 10 mph, keeping conditions less frigid than earlier nights.
7 DAY FORECAST
A bitterly cold start to the week will dominate, with wind chill values plunging to dangerous levels Sunday night through Tuesday night. By midweek, temperatures will moderate slightly but remain below average, with highs in the teens and 20s. A late-week system could bring a return of snow or wintry precipitation, along with slightly milder air, as highs near freezing by the weekend.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department says that a woman died after a crash on the southside of Indianapolis Saturday morning.
IMPD responded to a report of a crash at 3820 Todd Road around 2:40 a.m.
Police say that a green Kia left the road and crashed into a tree.
The driver, an adult female, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
IMPD fatal crash investigators say no other individuals or vehicles were involved in the collision.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Friday, ‘The Zone” featured highlights from 10 high school basketball games throughout central Indiana.
Watch highlights of Lutheran at Scecina above.
Final Score: Lutheran 45 Scecina 42
“The Zone” airs each Friday at 11:08 p.m. Click here to watch ‘The Zone’ for basketball highlights on December 13, 2024.
Click here for the photo gallery from games on January 17, 2025.
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