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Explosives Detection at Gate of Canadian Parliament Hill
Volume 9

Explosives Detection at Gate of Canadian Parliament Hill

Guest Editorial by Dr . Sabatino Nacson
Champions Edition coming to the facility . Trace Chemical Detector ( Analyzer ) Systems , by TeknoScan detect and identify threat substances through the sampling and analysis of trace vapors and particles in air or on surfaces .
Officers at Parliament Hill following a deadly shooting on October 22 , 2014 , resulting in the death of a Canadian soldier on ceremonial sentry duty
Recent attacks on Parliament Hill in Ottawa have increased the awareness to protect government institutions against possible terrorist attack .
Most terrorist acts involved use of cars , trucks , vans and even containers loaded with explosives to inflict their damage .
Police taking a sample from inside the car for analysis
Using advanced Rapid Trace Detection and Identification ( RTDI ) solutions , they identify explosives , drugs and other target substance compounds using state-of-the-art patent pending technologies .
Sampling is carried out using a battery operated hand held sampler , to concentrate the sample onto a chemically treated , nano-carbon treated sample card which is then inserted into the sampler ( analyzer .)
The officer takes a ‘ sniff ’ of the inside of the car with its occupants and the trunk before executing an analysis in the detector , which is located in an onsite booth . ( Learn More , courtesy of NBC News and YouTube )
Teknoscan Systems , an ‘ ASTORS ’ Homeland Security Awards Winner , through the build in Canada innovation program ( BCIP ) and in collaboration with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police ( RCMP ) has introduced the ‘ sniffer ’ technology to screen all types of transportation vehicles
( TeknoScan solutions for screening containers , ULD3 air cargo , vehicle , box , bag , mail delivery items , people , and more !
Courtesy of TeknoScan and YouTube )
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