Training in working with scanning equipment and image analysis of X-ray devices

       In the period from November 25 to 29, 2024, a special course was held at the Training-Methodical Center of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter – TMC SRC MF RK) on the topic: "Training in working with scanning equipment and image analysis of X-ray devices", for employees of territorial bodies of state revenue.

      The main purpose of the course is to improve the quality of control at border checkpoints, which is an integrated system of equipment and crew, the implementation by of X-ray television installations operators of a qualification analysis of scanned images with information on the contents of the submitted documents.

     Using the Simfox simulator program:

     - improve weapon detection skills;

     - detection of explosives and detonating devices;

     - prevention of smuggling of drugs and other illegally transported goods;

     - description and use of X-ray television sets.

       After the registration of the participants, the deputy head of the TMC SRC MF RK Lazzat Kasymkulova made a welcoming speech.

      The Training Course program includes the basic concepts of the Rapiscan, Rapiscan DV, Smith-Heimann and Heimann-container X-ray television installations, training exercises for the eyes in order to improve the recognition of dangerous substances (grenade, synthetic drugs, knives, explosive homemade substances) presented from different angles, profiling methods, identification by non-verbal signs of passengers who intend to commit a terrorist act, identification of signs of concealed-carry weapons, explosives, ammunition and suppression of attempts to illegally transport prohibited items and contraband goods.

      In the classroom, the "Interactive computerized training program in the field of drug control law enforcement" (TADOC) was worked out. The program contains the main types of inspection: vehicles, containers, individuals, air transport.

      To consolidate their knowledge, the participants underwent practical training on samples (dummy), narcotic, prohibited, explosives, currencies of various countries, jewelry (gold of various samples, silver). During the training, the participants of the course showed high results in determining explosives. The lesson was held in an active manner, through discussion, detailed analysis of X-ray images using Rapiscan equipment.

     Lecturers and instructors of the training event were employees of TMC SRC MF RK Kasymkulova L.T., Kasymbekov A.P., Kobekaeva I.A.. Duisenbaeva K.V.

     Digitalization and Distance Learning department conducted preliminary testing to predict learning outcomes, determine the level of knowledge of participants, final testing at the end of a special course and a questionnaire, the analysis of the results of which showed a high level of satisfaction with the organization of the course and the professionalism of the lecturers.