Electronics that belong to people flying into the US will get closer scrutiny starting today

People flying into the US can expect a longer wait at the airport starting today. That’s

because the US Department of Homeland Security’s “first round” of enhanced airport screenings is going into effect. Airport security officials will be taking a much closer look at travelers’ electronics in particular. That means that people will likely see a greater use of explosive trace detection, bomb-sniffing dogs, swabbing, and closer inspection of their phones and laptops. Other measures will be “unseen” by passengers moving through security, DHS says. OTHER MEASURES WILL BE “UNSEEN” BY PASSENGERS MOVING THROUGH SECURITY Last month, DHS announced that it would soon require foreign airports to implement stricter security practices and screenings for any passengers headed to the US. DHS had originally considered banning tablets and laptops from flights into the US from Europe, much like the policy it currently has in place for flights from 10 airports in the Middle East and North Africa.                                                                                                                   https://www.theverge.com/2017/7/19/15997974/dhs-airport-enhanced-screening-laptops-phones