Archive for January, 2009

TSA Names John Sides as Federal Security Director for West Texas Region

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TSA Public Affairs
571-227-2829
LUBBOCK, Texas - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has named John Sides as federal security director for the West Texas region that has responsibility for security at the Lubbock Preston Smith International, Midland International, Rick Husband Amarillo International, Abilene Regional and San Angelo Regional airports.
Sides joined TSA in August 2002 as federal [...]

Partnership for Public Service/Gallup Poll Gives High Marks for Government’s Aviation Security Efforts

December 1, 2008
Today, the Partnership for Public Service and Gallup Consulting released a report on Americans’ attitudes towards federal government. Among the poll results of a “representative sample of American households,” providing security for air travel was the highest rated category (along with our military men and women) with 70 percent of respondents [...]

British al-Qaeda chief found guilty of directing operations (telegraph.co.uk)

British al-Qaeda chief found guilty of directing operations (telegraph.co.uk)

TWIC Enforcement Operations Begin in Norfolk, Virginia

TWIC Enforcement Operations Begin in Norfolk, Virginia

TSA Supports Secret Service in Bolstering Security for 56th Presidential Inauguration

January 14, 2009
Media Contact: TSA Public Affairs
(571) 227-2829
WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today plans to support U.S. Secret Service efforts to secure transportation systems and events surrounding the 56th Presidential Inauguration. This support is a great example of the collaborative effort of Department of Homeland Security agencies that occurs on a daily [...]

TSA and St. Lucia Partner to Enhance Aviation Security

January 6, 2009
Media Contact: TSA Public Affairs
(571) 227-2829
ST. LUCIA - The U.S Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the St. Lucian Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation announced today a plan to enhance aviation security on the Caribbean island nation.
The two entities signed a Joint Statement of Intent for the development and [...]