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
(WISH) — The Savannah Bananas baseball team will take over Victory Field in downtown Indianapolis in just a few days.
The team has three games scheduled from June 27-29.
News 8 anchor Phil Sanchez, on Tuesday’s “UnPHILtered,” spoke with Savannah Bananas team president Jared Orton about what fans can expect this year.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — We have had an active Tuesday that started as early as before sunrise. Then, showers and storms rolled in through the afternoon hours.
We will continue to see some storms over the next day before we briefly return to pleasant weather.
Tuesday night: Additional activity may fire off and slowly move into central Indiana tonight. There does remain a lower risk for severe storms with damaging winds being the primary concerns.
Due to slower moving rain and storms from Tuesday morning-afternoon, we will also have to monitor the potential for some flooding.
Lows will only fall into the low 70s.
Wednesday: Expect on and off showers and storms for Wednesday. There will be concerns for some flooding along with a low threat for severe storms.
This severe risk is south of Indy, and the primary hazards will be wind and some hail.
Highs look to be a little cooler with numbers in the low 80s. It will be a bit humid as well.
Thursday: Pleasant conditions are set to return Thursday with lots of sunshine and less humid air. Highs will be near normal in the low to mid 80s.
8-Day Forecast: It won’t take long for the heat to return going into the final weekend of June. Friday will see highs push into the mid 80s with the muggy meter turning back up. Saturday looks to be a hot and muggy day with highs nearing 90. A few showers and storms will be possible late Friday with better storm chances Saturday. It is too soon to tell if we’ll have a severe threat Saturday. Temperatures turn back closer to normal going into the start of July next Monday.
The family of the late Indiana broadcaster and community activist Amos C. Brown, III is proud to announce the inaugural Amos C. Brown, III Legacy Awards. This prestigious event will honor six outstanding individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the media landscape and the community fabric of Indianapolis.
The honorees for the inaugural Amos C. Brown, III Legacy Awards are:
CHANGE MAKER: Tina Cosby, Host of Community Connection and Community Public Affairs Director, Radio One Indianapolis
VISIONARY: DuJuan McCoy, Founder/Owner, Circle City Broadcasting
INNOVATOR: Shannon Williams, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President, The Mind Trust
TRAILBLAZER: Rafael Sanchez, Multimedia Journalist and Voice of the Indianapolis Airport
LEGEND: Derrik Thomas, Broadcaster and Member, Indiana Broadcasters Hall of Fame
ICON: Barbara Boyd, Journalist, Member of the Indiana Broadcasters Hall of Fame, Philanthropist, Socialite, and Community Advocate
These remarkable individuals will be honored during a special presentation on Wednesday, June 26th, at the Amos C. Brown, III Scholarship Fundraiser. The event will take place at the Hirons Agency, located at 422 E. New York Street, Indianapolis, Indiana from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Esteemed Radio One Indianapolis personalities Tony Lamont and Karen Vaughn will serve as the masters of ceremonies for the evening.
“We are thrilled to recognize these incredible individuals whose dedication and contributions have left a lasting imprint on our community,” said a family spokesperson. “Their achievements not only honor the legacy of our beloved Amos but also inspire future generations to continue making impactful contributions to our society.”
The Amos C. Brown, III Scholarship Fundraiser and Legacy Awards aim to celebrate and perpetuate the spirit of community service and excellence in media championed by Amos C. Brown, III.
For more information about the inaugural honorees and event details, please visit Amos C. Brown Legacy Awards.
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