Next Generation Passenger Checkpoint Program Fact Sheet

As threats to aviation security continue to evolve, the ability to detect weapons, explosives and other prohibited items at airport checkpoints, is a top priority for citizens and government officials alike. To keep pace with the sophistication of these emerging threats, the Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is developing the next generation (NexGen) threat detection system for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) passenger checkpoints.