Paperless Boarding Pass Featured in Houston (Houston Chronicle)
Paperless Boarding Pass Featured in Houston (Houston Chronicle)
Archive for January, 2008
TSA Works with New York Transit Agencies To Increase Security
February 6, 2008
Like the old song goes, “If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere…New York, New York.” TSA and several New York regional authorities have come together during the past 12 months to greatly increase security through enhanced collaboration, better focus on threats and making money available to the right people, [...]
More than 40 New Air Marshals Take to the Skies
February 5, 2008
“I look forward to seeing each of you out there one day on the flight line. Be safe, stay alert and safe travels.” With those words, Federal Air Marshal Thompson, the class coordinator, welcomed more than 40 new federal air marshals into the ranks of the Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS).
“I like having [...]
The Evolution of Security
This blog is sponsored by the Transportation Security Administration to facilitate an ongoing dialogue on innovations in security, technology and the checkpoint screening process.
Excerpt From President Bush’s State of the Union Address
January 28, 2008
On the homefront, we will continue to take every lawful and effective measure to protect our country. This is our most solemn duty.
We are grateful that there has not been another attack on our soil since 9/11. But this is not for the lack of desire or effort on the part of the [...]
Take an Inside Look at Covert Testing
What is Covert Testing?
Covert testing in aviation security dates back to the 1970s when airport security checkpoints were first created. What started as rudimentary mock bombs and guns being snuck through the airport has evolved to highly sophisticated systems, used by expert testers with insider knowledge. These experts not only know the system better than [...]
Airports to Inspect ID Cards with Black Light (USAToday.com)
Airports to Inspect ID Cards with Black Light (USAToday.com)
Behavior Detection Officers and Travel Document Checkers ID People in California and Florida
January 10, 2008
TSA’s behavior detection and document checking officers have been busy this month. Just last week, a TSA behavior detection officer in Florida observed an individual in the public area of the airport, prior to the checkpoint, displaying suspicious behavior and contacted the airport police.
The police interviewed the individual, who was not traveling. During [...]
