The Rapiscan Secure 1000 is an effective and comprehensive people screening solution. The images produced by the system enable the operator to easily identify concealed threat items. The backscatter technique utilized in the system provides high resolution images of both organic (e.g. explosives, narcotics, ceramic weapons) and inorganic (e.g. metal) items. Rapiscan Systems has also developed techniques to protect the privacy of the person being screened while enabling effective detection of threat items. The system is completely safe for all persons and exceeds the requirements of health authorities worldwide.