Hutchinson In Little Rock For Speech On Homeland Security

Homeland Security Undersecretary Asa Hutchinson says a new security system to keep dangerous passengers off airplanes still needs to be tested. Speaking in North Little Rock, Hutchinson said the system to identify suspected terrorists and violent criminals is still being refined. The government also is working with privacy groups to make sure the system does NOT infringe on individual rights. The system will use corporate and government data to place people in one of three color-coded groups: red for those who pose a potential terrorism risk, yellow for those whose background raises questions and green for those determined to pose no risk. Red passengers will NOT allowed to fly and those in the yellow classification will face additional screening. Hutchinson earlier this week said he wants the new computer screening system -- known as CAPPS Two -- to be tested by the spring. He says the government will order airlines to share information on their passengers. Posted by Mike Hellgren