Detecting a concealed weapon or threat is not easy, even for experienced police officers

(Iowa State University) Terrorist attacks and bombings at concerts, sporting events and airports underscore the need for accurate and reliable threat detection. However, the likelihood of a police officer identifying someone concealing a gun or bomb is only slightly better than chance, according to new research from Iowa State University.

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