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IG Recommends Mass Transit Actions
HSToday, MD
Jul 3, 2008
TSA also needs to understand and address system-specific security requirements better," wrote DHS Inspector General Richard Skinner in the report. ...
El Paso Airport Offers Tips for Holiday Travel
El Paso Times, TX
Jul 1, 2008
"We advise all passengers to review TSA's 3-1-1 liquid policy for carry-on bags when going through airport security checkpoints," said Patrick T. Abeln, ...
Suddenly It's 2002: TSA Brings Back Gate-Side Screening
Aero
News Network, FL
Jun 30, 2008
The screenings -- part of TSA's awkwardly-acronymed Aviation Direct Access Screening Program (ADASP) -- may include checking passenger identification and ...
Unisys Dropped From TSA Infrastructure Contract
Washington Technology, DC
Jun 30, 2008
The inquiry also alleged that to cover its neglect, Unisys falsely certified to DHS that the networks had been protected. “Our performance on the current ...UIS - KDQ:032790
Airline Notes
American Thinker, WA
Jun 29, 2008
So my eyes tend to linger on stories about aviation despite the aversion therapy being administered by the TSA and the airlines themselves. ...
Q&A With Steve Greenberg of Frontier Airlines
The Tech Herald, IN
Jun 27, 2008
Q: How does your job cross over with general airline security and/or with TSA (DHS)? A: My job does not cover TSA or DHS. I only communicate with airport ...OTC:FRNTQ
Martin, Blanck & Associates Expands Federal Health Care Consulting ...
Business Wire (press release), CA
Jun 27, 2008
Mr. Moore brings extensive experience in homeland security policy, aviation transportation programs, regulatory policies, staffing solutions, ...
Report Says Low TSA Morale May Impact Airport Security
Aero
News Network, FL
Jun 26, 2008
A DHS survey released earlier this year paints a somewhat different picture, though. In that survey, 94 percent of screeners said their work was ...
Recommended Principles for Updating Privacy Laws
Center for Democracy and Technology, DC
Jun 26, 2008
Despite the fact that the Department's Privacy Officer admitted to TSA employees acting without appropriate regard for passenger privacy, it was concluded ...
BTA & TIA Recommend Alternative to DHS’ US-VISIT Air-Exit
Border Blog, AZ
Jun 26, 2008
The DHS air exit plan is inconsistent with many of these principles. Establish TSA as Exit Entity – Require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to ...
MT's Rural Airports Getting TSA Security
KPAX
TV, MT
Jun 25, 2008
All 7 airports requested the security screening through applications. Great Lakes Aviation is expected to take over the previous Big Sky Service sometime ...
News Briefs: July 2008
The Triton (press release), FL
Jun 25, 2008
TSA’s BDO-trained security officers screen travelers for involuntary physical and physiological reactions that people exhibit in response to a fear of being ...
Mariners be Aware of TWIC Help Desk, Machines, Deadline
The Triton (press release), FL
Jun 25, 2008
"The help desk was established to be the primary means of communication between TSA [the Transportation Security Administration] and more than a million ...
More Care to Screener Complaints Could Boost Retention
HSToday, MD
Jun 25, 2008
DHS employee advocates routinely accuse TSA management of not doing enough to retain experienced screeners. Colleen Kelley, president of the National ...
House Committee Passes 2008 DHS Spending Bill
AviationNews.net, VA
Jun 24, 2008
C.) noted that TSA will soon be issuing an SD that will likely require additional checks for airport workers. The measure creates two pilot tests for ...
TSA set to Examine TWIC Card Readers
FCW.com, VA
Jun 24, 2008
Last week, TSA issued a notification to vendors asking for information on products that could meet the standards that its parent Homeland Security ...
9/11 Change: Yes We Should!
Opinion Editorials, VA
Jun 23, 2008
The terrorists attacked us on 9/11, but our government and the aviation industry made it easy for them. Now, both spend time, effort and resouces trying to ...
Executive Teleconference With NYC Department of IT Commissioner
Center for Digital Government, CA
Jun 23, 2008
... he worked with Federal Department of Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta on the formation of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). ...
TSA Announces New Airport Airside Security Initiative
Hospitality 1st (press release), FL
Jun 23, 2008
TSA has employed several measures including the Aviation Direct Access Screening Program (ADASP) and Visible Intermodal Prevention and Response (VIPR) ...
More Security Concerns Over NORAD
Colorado Springs Gazette, CO
Jun 22, 2008
While the TSA doesn't screen general-aviation passengers, it checks pilots' licenses against terrorist watch lists, said Craig Spence, vice president of ...
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Speeding Security
RedOrbit, TX
Jun 21, 2008
By Brewin, Bob The TSA operation in Albuquerque finds that a focus on customer service leads to happier travelers-and improved security. ...
Air Travelers now Must Show ID to Clear Checkpoint
Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX
Jun 20, 2008
All are legitimate reasons, say officials with the TSA, and with some extra screening they’ll be fine. Some privacy advocates worry that this may be another ...
House Passes Homeland Security Measures
FCW.com, VA
Jun 20, 2008
Y.), said more than 15000 people who felt they were incorrectly identified have given extra personal information voluntarily to TSA. ...
'Security That You Can't See'
RedOrbit, TX
Jun 20, 2008
"In the past, the town crier TSA guy would, every five minutes, look up and start yelling at everybody to take out your liquids," Bell said. ...
Tourism and Gaming Rate Hike Isn't Only Issue on Taxi Drivers' Agenda
In Business Las Vegas, NV
Jun 20, 2008
Dwayne Baird, a TSA spokesman, said McCarran would get the new scanners and begin testing them in late July or early August and probably would go on line ...
A day in the Life of a Transportation Security Officer
OhMyGov!, DC
Jun 20, 2008
They are members of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), a federal agency created by the passage of the Aviation and Transportation Security ...
IDTP Receives DHS Small Business Achievement Award
SecureIDNews (press release), FL
Jun 20, 2008
IDTP is providing ongoing technical support to TSA within the Transportation Threat and Credentialing Office's maritime and aviation credentialing programs. ...
Summer 2008 Travel Guide
Community Impact Newspaper, TX
Jun 20, 2008
Visit www.tsa.gov/travelers for the latest information on restricted items and other travel information. Road conditions, information on road closures, ...
House Passes Bill to Study Transition to Biometrics in Airports
AviationNews.net, VA
Jun 19, 2008
The biometrics bill would require TSA to conduct a detailed study in consultation with industry and an aviation and airport security working group. ...
Federal Air Marshals Grounded For More Criminal Charges
Click 2 Houston.com, TX
Jun 19, 2008
After reading the policy, it appears the TSA used an exception allowed in the policy to keep one air marshal on the payroll despite a second DWI.
Legislation Takes off to Clear Airline Passengers Misidentified as ...
9NEWS.com, CO
Jun 18, 2008
"There are tens of thousands of Americans whose names are similar to individuals listed on the No-Fly list, and when traveling, the airlines and the TSA ...
Tune in to Aviation News Today...
AviationNews.net, VA
Jun 18, 2008
New programming includes speeches by Scott Yohe, Delta's senior vice president-governmental affairs, and Gale Rossides, TSA deputy administrator. ...
Critical Homeland Security Measures Pass House
PR Newswire (press release), NY
Jun 18, 2008
Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), this bill requires TSA to conduct a study on how airports can adopt biometric identification systems for airport workers. ...
Critical Solutions and Robinson Aviation Attend the 80th Annual ...
Trading Markets (press release), CA
Jun 18, 2008
"Robinson Aviation (RVA), Inc. is a worldwide leader in airport security studies training and is in constant search for new products and new applications to ...PINK:CSLI
MIA to Begin Using Full-body Scanners This Summer
Miami Today, FL
Jun 18, 2008
"We really question how voluntary this test it is, no matter what the TSA says," said Charlene Sawyer, president of the Greater Miami American Civil ...
Battle Looming Over Biometric Airport Credentials?
CR80News, FL
Jun 18, 2008
The purpose of this group is to work with the TSA on biometric access control in airports. When the AAAE announced this group though, the organization also ...
ATW Daily News
ATWOnline, MD
Jun 17, 2008
TSA pre-screens members and application involves iris and fingerprint image processing. Members pay $128 annually and receive a card giving them access to ...UAUA
Problems Plague No-Fly List and its fix
9NEWS.com, CO
Jun 17, 2008
Under the program, the airlines would send passenger data to the TSA 72 hours before a flight, check it against the watch list and transmit the results back ...
Obama's Gospel of Change: A Culture of Waste
Pittsburgh Tribune
Review, PA
Jun 16, 2008
Consider the latest from the Transportation Security Administration: An independent audit shows the TSA is unable to document $585 million listed on ...
Test Gives Airport Workers a Closer Look
USA Today
Jun 15, 2008
The council and other aviation trade groups estimate that screening airport workers nationwide would cost up to $6.5 billion a year, the same as the TSA's ...
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Electronic System for Travel Authorization
Thu, 19 Jun 2008
14:53:29 EDT
Electronic System for Travel Authorization has been updated.
Global Entry Program - Applications Are Available Now!
Wed, 18 Jun 2008
12:49:44 EDT
Expedited screening and processing for pre-screened International travelers.
Ready, Set... Go!
Mon, 01 Oct 2007 18:20:35 EDT
Are you a U.S. Citizen planning a trip that will take you outside the United States? Travel document requirements are changing!Find out what documents are required and how to get them.
Locate a Port Of Entry - Air, Land, or Sea
Fri, 04 Apr 2008
17:23:20 EDT
For a list of Brokers and information about a port, click on the appropriate state, followed by specific port links, then click on "Brokers: View List".CBP operates out of more than 300 air, land and sea ports.
Pleasure Boats
Fri, 04 Apr 2008
17:23:20 EDT
Operators of small pleasure vessels arriving in the United States from a foreign port or place are required to report their arrival to CBP immediately.
Top 20 Travel Questions and Answers
Fri, 04 Apr 2008
17:23:20 EDT
Top 20 Travel Questions and Answers has been updated.
NEXUS Program
Thu, 20 Mar 2008
17:33:17 EDT
Provides expedited travel via land, air or sea to approved members between the U.S. and Canada border.
SENTRI
Mon, 10 Sep 2007 17:55:44 EDT
Provides expedited travel to approved members between the U.S. and Mexico border.
Electronic System for Travel Authorization
Thu, 19 Jun 2008
14:53:29 EDT
Electronic System for Travel Authorization has been updated.
Tip: Register Items Before You Leave The United States
Wed, 21 May 2008
09:42:18 EDT
If your laptop computer was made in Japan-for instance-you might have to pay duty on it each time you brought it back into the United States, unless you could prove that you owned it before you left on your trip....
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