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National Institute of Justice (NIJ Standard 0601.01) Walk-Through Metal Detectors for Use in Concealed Weapon and Contraband Detection
Published
Author(s)
Nicholas G. Paulter Jr.
Abstract
The purpose of this document is to establish performance requirements and methods of test for active walk-through metal detectors used to find metal weapons and/or metal contraband carried on a person and/or concealed by a non-metal object.
Citation
Nat'l Inst of Justice Walk-Thru Metal Detectors for Use in Concealed Weapon & Contraband Detection
Paulter, N.
(2000),
National Institute of Justice (NIJ Standard 0601.01) Walk-Through Metal Detectors for Use in Concealed Weapon and Contraband Detection, Nat'l Inst of Justice Walk-Thru Metal Detectors for Use in Concealed Weapon & Contraband Detection, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=14422
(Accessed October 11, 2025)