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Handheld Metal Detectors


AEL Category: 02. Explosive Device Mitigation and Remediation Equipment

AEL Title: Equipment, Post Blast Investigation

AEL Number: 02EX-00-PBIE

SAVER Project: Handheld Metal Detectors

Handheld metal detectors are designed to detect suspect items that contain metallic components, such as weapons or illicit contraband. Responders use these metal detectors at access control checkpoints to conduct security screening of individuals.

Please contact NUSTL@hq.dhs.gov regarding access to the following additional document: Handheld Metal Detectors Market Survey Report (2007).

Find this project in the FEMA Authorized Equipment List and InterAgency Board Interactive Standardized Equipment List.

Attachment Ext. Size Date
Handheld Metal Detectors Highlight (April 2007) PDF 262.3 KB
Handheld Metal Detectors Market Survey Report (April 2014) PDF 1.02 MB
Last Updated: 01/31/2023
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