"The pace can be relentless, but it's all in a day's work for busy Airport Search Unit It's just after 9am in Terminal 1 of Dublin Airport, and the trays are rattling down the belt in a steady rhythm - coats, laptops, shoes, water bottles half-forgotten until the last second. Upon arrival, I can see a woman has been seated in a chair and a member of the Airport Search Unit (ASU) has pulled out a privacy screen to make sure she's OK."
"Upon arrival, I can see a woman has been seated in a chair and a member of the Airport Search Unit (ASU) has pulled out a privacy screen to make sure she's OK."
Airport Search Unit personnel handle continuous, high-volume security screening in Terminal 1 at Dublin Airport, processing passengers' belongings quickly on conveyor belts. The screening routine includes items such as coats, laptops, shoes, and forgotten water bottles that travel through scanners. ASU officers remain attentive to passenger welfare, providing seating and privacy screens when individuals need assistance or reassurance. Staff balance efficient security checks with maintaining dignity and care, especially during morning peak hours when the tempo of operations is particularly intense.
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