August 30, 2008
With the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Denver behind us, TSA Minneapolis-St. Paul is gearing up for the Republican National Convention (RNC) Sept. 1-4.
More than 60,000 travelers were expected to depart Denver International Airport (DEN) on Friday, August 29, the day after the close of the DNC. That same day, as convention attendees [...]
August 8, 2008
When departing the United States for China:
Make sure to abide by the 3-1-1 rule; all liquids, aerosols and gels in your carry-on luggage must be three ounces or less and must fit comfortably in a one-quart sized bag. Each passenger is allowed one bag.
Check with your airline for their rules concerning [...]
August 14, 2008
Today, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on risk-based covert tests conducted by TSA’s Office of Inspection. This report is the result of a year-long audit requested by Congressman Bennie Thompson. GAO had full and open access to how TSA conducts and documents its covert testing.
TSA’s covert testing program [...]
Whole body imaging is an umbrella term used to describe technologies that enable TSA to detect prohibited items including weapons, explosives and other metallic and non-metallic threat items concealed under layers of clothing without physical contact. Whole body imaging technologies are completely voluntary and safe for passengers. To date, nineteen airports across the nation are [...]
July 25, 2008
In 2008, TSA will test shoe scanning technology at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Testing of this technology is a key step towards eventually allowing passengers to keep their shoes on when they go through the security checkpoint; the biggest complaint about the security screening process.
The two units at LAX – [...]
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