Snip (Photo in link): Officer Safety Item Thoughts of the Recent Aviation Attack Executive Order 12425 - Immunity to INTERPOL Computer Threat Crime in the United States Free Resources Lighten Up Terrorism Calendar This months Officer Safety item is a 3-inch lipstick container that conceals a serrated steel blade. Given recent issues regarding transportation systems, an item like this could easily pass through a scanner if security screeners are not trained to look for them. Attacks onboard commercial aircraft on September 11, 2001 were conducted with blades smaller than this shown at left. Law Enforcement and Security Professionals should remain cognizant of items such as these. In cold weather suspects could easily conceal dangerous cutting weapons item like these in clothing.