News from 2023
TSA officers stop loaded firearm from entering aircraft cabin at Portland International Jetport
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers detected Portland International Jetport’s (PWM) second firearm in 2023 on Thursday, April 27.
TSA officers stop second loaded firearm in four days at Portland International Jetport
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers detected another firearm at Portland International Jetport (PWM) on Sunday, April 30. This was the third firearm detection at PWM this year, tying the total number of firearms detected at PWM in 2022.
TSA completes transition to federalized security operations at Jackson Hole Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Monday completed the transition of security screening duties at Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) from contracted services to a fully federal operation.
TSA intercepts nine guns in April at Indianapolis International Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Transportation Security Administration officers at Indianapolis International Airport (IND) discovered nine firearms at security checkpoints in the month of April.
TSA intercepts five guns in April at John Glenn Columbus q International Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Transportation Security Administration officers at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) discovered five firearms at security checkpoints in the month of April.
TSA officers intercept loaded firearm at Bradley International Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a Connecticut resident from carrying a loaded firearm onto an airplane Monday, May 1, 2023 at Bradley International Airport (BDL).
Westmoreland County woman caught with loaded gun by TSA at Pittsburgh Airport checkpoint
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
A Westmoreland County, Pa., woman was stopped by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Pittsburgh International Airport early this morning with her handgun in her carry-on bag. The gun was loaded with seven bullets, including one in the chamber.
Peters Convenes Hearing on Improving Access to Federal Grants for Underserved Communities
By Homeland Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, convened a hearing to discuss challenges faced by governments and organizations in small and rural communities when applying for federal grants. The Committee examined how lawmakers...
Fact Sheet: DHS Efforts to Combat Child Exploitation and Abuse
By Homeland Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: Every day, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) leads the fight against child exploitation and abuse. From the DHS Child Exploitation Investigations Unit (CEIU), part of the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Cyber Crimes Center (C3), to the United States Secret Service (USSS), to the DHS Science...
CISA, FEMA and FCC Hold First National Meeting of State Alerting Officials
By Homeland Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: CISA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS), and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) held the first National Meeting of State Alerting Officials on April 25-26 in St. Louis, Missouri.
76 notices published in March by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | May 4, 2023
There were 76 notices published by the Homeland Security Department in March, according to the Federal Register.
Secret Service, State Department Offer Up To $10 Million Dollar Reward For Information On Wanted International Fugitive
By Homeland Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Secret Service in partnership with the Department of States Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) today announced a reward of up to $10 million dollars for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of a wanted international fugitive.
Disaster Recovery Center Open in Grant County
By Homeland Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - The state of Indiana and FEMA will open a Disaster Recovery Center in Grant County from May 4-6 and May 15-17 to help survivors of the March 31-April 1 storms and tornadoes continue their recovery.
NCSWIC PTE Committee Releases Leveraging the PACE Plan into the Emergency Communications Ecosystem
By Homeland Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: The National Council of Statewide Interoperability Coordinators (NCSWIC) Planning, Training, and Exercise (PTE) Committee developed Leveraging the PACE Plan into the Emergency Communications Emergency Communications Ecosystem to serve as a guide on using the Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency...
Stephen Roncone Appointed Secret Service Chief Financial Officer
By Homeland Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - United States Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has announced the appointment of Stephen Roncone to the position of Chief Financial Officer, April 24, 2023.
Spend FEMA Funds for Specified Disaster-Related Expenses
By Homeland Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: As eligible Tennessee homeowners and renters begin receiving disaster funds from FEMA for rental assistance, home repairs or other categories of assistance, it is important to keep track of your spending. Use the money for the specified reason stated in your FEMA letter.
Review Your Plan, Prepare Now Before Hurricane Season Starts
By Homeland Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands -- Now is the time to prepare yourself and your household for the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season. During Hurricane Preparedness Week, assess your personal risk, update your family's emergency communications plan, start to replenish your emergency kit, and review your personal and financial documents.
Building a Regional Radio Talk Path
By Homeland Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: When a convoy of truckers drove into the National Capital Region in March of last year, regional public safety and emergency management agencies jumped into action. Unlike stationary protests, this group moved, and moved quickly. This presented a challenge for agencies, which had to be able to work together...
Safety Zone; Vineyard Wind 1 Wind Farm Project Area, Outer Continental Shelf, Lease OCS-A 0501, Offshore Massachusetts, Atlantic Ocean discussed on May 3 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | May 4, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a seven page proposed rule on May 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Accelerating Our Economy Through Better Security: Helping Americas Small Businesses Address Cyber Threats
By Homeland Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: Our nations economic strength and future is grounded in the vitality and prosperity of Americas 33 million small businesses. Entrepreneurs and families across our country invest time, energy, and priceless resources in building and sustaining their businesses. With so much at stake and so much to do, ...