Transportation Security Administration
PORTLAND, OR - MARCH 19: Passengers line up to a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer to go through airport security at Portland International Airport (PDX) March 19, 2012 in Portland, Oregon. The TSA has modified screening procedures for passengers 75 and older and was implemented at four airports nationwide as a part of a pilot program.
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For too long, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has kept a long leash on its screeners, telling them not to profile, but taking no effective measures to stop it
The app FlyRights will bridge the gap between concerns about airport profiling and official remedial action. Complaints filed through the innovative app will be reviewed as official complaints by like the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
On 9/11, there was no Transportation Security Administration (TSA)More quotes »
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High-tech screening coming to Westchester Airport
after a new screening machine comes online at the Westchester County Airport this month, a spokeswoman for the federal Transportation Security Administration said Monday.The machine -- a Millimeter Wave Unit by L3 -- uses electromagnetic waves to scan the Read more »
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TSA Pre-Check arrives at Kennedy Airport
for frequent fliers, meaning quicker passage through checkpoints and fewer hassles like removing shoes.John Pistole , the Transportation Security Administration 's top official, announced the new program, called TSA Pre-Check, during a news conference at American Read more »
Around the web
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Parolee bypasses security at airport, boards plane
ANGELES: The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is looking into how a man newly paroled from jail breached airport security and boarded a commuter flight at the San Diego International Airport before he was arrested, authorities said on Wednesday. 20 m ago from GulfToday.ae Read more »
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Firearm discovered at Tri-Cities Regional Airport security checkpoint
- The Transportation Security Administration discovered a firearm at the security checkpoint at Tri-Cities Regional Airport this morning. At approximately 6:30 a.m., a .380 Ruger pistol, with five rounds in a separate clip, was discovered in a passenger’s 2:21 PM from KnoxNews Read more »
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The United States and Canada Announce Air Cargo Security Improvements
air cargo security in both countries. Mr. James D. Nealon, Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy on behalf of Transportation Security Administration Administrator John Pistole and the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and 2:19 PM from Department of Homeland Security Read more »
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Two military personnel bills advance to Senate
House passed two bills that would affect the Transportation Security Administration’s hiring of military personnel, and child custody rights for servicemembers during deployment. The House approved by voice vote a bill that would have the TSA comply with the 6:25 AM from The Washington Post Read more »
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TSA Buys Into iPhones, iPads
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) plans to buy up to $3 million worth of Apple products and services, including 1,000 Macs and 1,000 iPhones, iPads, and iPods, following a pilot test last year of Apple equipment. (click image for larger view and from TechWeb Read more »
