Politico's Chief White House Correspondent, Mike Allen, sat down with Janet Napolitano, the United States Secretary of Homeland Security, yesterday at the Newseum in Washington, DC to discuss the future of airport security, among other things.
"I think one of the first things you will see over time is the ability to keep your shoes on," said Napolitano at the forum. She added, "one of the last things you will see is the reduction or limitations on liquids" being changed.
She explained that the reasoning behind the tangibility of being able to shuffle through airport security without being forced to remove your oxfords, sandals, loafers, high heels, slippers, sneakers, crocs, or other choice of designated airport footwear is due to "better and better technology." This technological improvement will [hopefully in the near future] eliminate a majority of these now mostly unavoidable inconveniences like removing your pants-securing belt and having to measure out your allocated amounts of liquid body wash, shampoo, lotion, conditioner, shaving cream, etc like a mad scientist before a flight.
Napolitano was sure not to let travelers get their hopes up for frolicking through security lines at airports just yet, as she made certain to include the clause "months and years ahead" when referencing the shoe-removal and made note that technology capable of identifying liquids and determining harmless ones from dangerous ones is still in development, as it is the most difficult obstacle to overcome due to the explosive capabilities of select liquid substances easily hidden inside of a travel size Head and Shoulders shampoo bottle.
Napolitano and Allen also discussed the status of safety for the upcoming 10 year anniversary of September 11th. Napolitano confidently said that there is no reliable intelligence about any planned attacks. She also noted that all federal agencies are being especially vigilant about preparing for any threats on the anniversary to ensure that it is a safe day of remembrance and commemoration.
For a more in-depth look at this discussion-
Link to Politico's Story and Video Clip:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/62705.html
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