Airport gets less invasive scanners

DAYTON (WDTN) - It's been less than nine months since the controversial body image scanners debuted at Dayton International Airport and already they're getting an upgrade.

TSA officials said they hope the changes will take away some of the tension. The machines no longer produce revealing x-ray type image. Instead, the screener sees a cookie-cutter outline.

"Under the new system. the image is generic and is viewed right at the checkpoint," said Jim Fotenos, TSA spokesperson.

Fotenos said not only does the update protect privacy, it's also quicker because there is no need for a private screening room.

"We've eliminated the need for two officers to communicate, speeding up the process," he added.

People passing through the airport said they are pleased with the changes, because both security and privacy are paramount.

"I think that it's better for people as far as them being more comfortable coming through the airport" said Joe Ruzick. "There was a lot of a lot of skepticism, information about people being naked, and that was really embarrassing for them. I feel this is a good change for everybody".