L.A. Metro Enlists AI to Spot Hidden Weapons on Trains
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority will pilot artificial intelligence-powered scanners at Union Station next month, to try to stop passengers from bringing weapons onboard its trains.
Metro to roll out technology that scans for concealed weapons
Wednesday's program, a detection system designed to locate concealed weapons, will be unveiled at Union Station on Wednesday morning.
Los Angeles Metro testing new concealed weapons technology
Los Angeles Metro is testing new concealed weapons technology this week as the transit agency attempts to increase security on a system that has been beleaguered by violence. Metro will demonstrate the safety system to the media on Tuesday as it goes through its first tests at Union Station this week.
LA Metro rolling out concealed weapons detection pilot at Union Station
Prompted by violent attacks on Metro's buses and light rails, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) launched a new safety program Wednesday to detect concealed weapons. Similar to security implemented in amusement parks, the concealed weapons detection system will screen passengers as they walk through pillars.
LA Metro testing metal detectors at B and D subway lines at Union Station
To keep weapons off its trains and platforms, LA Metro is piloting a concealed weapons testing device at Union Station.
Metro introducing weapons detection systems
LA Metro says it's launching concealed weapon detection systems after several recent violent incidents on public transit. The pilot program will begin at Union Station.
Metro unveils Union Station concealed weapons detector
Metro officials introduced a new scanner designed to detect concealed weapons that passengers are carrying. Transit officials unveiled the device on Wednesday at Union Station.
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