News from 2023


New Technology installed ahead of Spring Break travel at Bradley International Airport

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Bradley International Airport (BDL) has installed new state-of-the-art advanced technology computed tomography checkpoint scanners (CT).


TSA issues new cybersecurity requirements for airport and aircraft operators

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued a new cybersecurity amendment on an emergency basis to the security programs of certain TSA-regulated airport and aircraft operators, following similar measures announced in October 2022 for passenger and freight railroad carriers.


TSA is prepared for higher passenger volumes for Spring Break travel season

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for spring break travelers and offers a few travel tips for the most efficient checkpoint experience.


TSA tips on traveling with small children through a security checkpoint at Philadelphia International Airport

Traveling through a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security checkpoint with an infant, toddler or small child can go smoothly when travelers know what to expect and prepare in advance


TSA recruiting security screening officers to work at Portland International Airport

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring women and men to work at the Portland International Airport (PDX) in preparation for the busy spring and summer travel seasons.


TSA officers prevent man from bringing a gun onto flight at Westchester County Airport

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Westchester County Airport prevented a Florida man from bringing his loaded handgun onto his flight on Monday, March 6. The man’s 9mm handgun was loaded with seven bullets including one in the chamber.


TSA using state-of-the art identity verification technology, accepting mobile driver licenses at SLC security checkpoint

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) has deployed the next generation of Credential Authentication Technology (CAT) to verify the identity of travelers.


TSA prepared for spring break travel across airports in New York

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for spring break travelers across the state and is focused on ensuring the most efficient checkpoint experience for new and seasoned travelers alike.


TSA officers prevent local man from carrying loaded gun onto flight at Reagan National Airport

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) prevented an Alexandria, Va., man from bringing his loaded handgun onto his flight early this morning (March 9).


TSA prepared for spring break travel season across West Virginia

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for spring break travel in and out of West Virginia airports.


Statement by Secretary Mayorkas on the President’s Fiscal Year 2024 Budget

The Biden-Harris Administration today released the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, which provides $60.4 billion in discretionary funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and an additional $20.1 billion for the Disaster Relief Fund to address major disasters.


TSA officers prevent Pennsylvania man from bringing loaded revolver through checkpoint at JFK International Airport

A Montgomery County, Pa., man was arrested at John F. Kennedy International Airport yesterday (March 9) after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers detected a loaded .38 caliber revolver in the man’s backpack.


TSA recruiting Federal Air Marshals in three west coast cities

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring additional women and men to serve as Federal Air Marshals in Seattle, Los Angeles and San Francisco


TSA officers stop firearm at Boston Logan International

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a New Hampshire resident from carrying a firearm onto an airplane Monday morning at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).


Federal Jury Convicts O’Fallon Man of Enticing a Minor

In a U.S. District courtroom on Wednesday, a federal jury returned a guilty verdict after a three-day trial for an O’Fallon man charged with enticing a minor.


Cape Coral Caretakers Plead Guilty To Stealing More Than Half A Million Dollars From Elderly Victim

United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Diane Durbon and Brittany Lukasik, both of Cape Coral, today pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud.


Former Louisiana Woman Pled Guilty To Preparing Over 110 Fraudulent PPP Loans Totaling Over $1.1 Million Dollars

United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced today that SHARNAE EVERY (“EVERY”), age 27, of Houston, Texas, pled guilty on March 2, 2023 to Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1349.


Federal Jury Convicts Fort McCoy Man of Attempting to Entice a 12-Year-Old Child to Engage In Sexual Activity

U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that a federal jury has found Jorge Mojocoa (69, Fort McCoy) guilty of attempted enticement of a minor to engage in sex


Indianapolis Man Sentenced to over 12 Years in Federal Prison for Sharing Child Sexual Abuse Material Via Snapchat While on Bond for Similar Charges

Brad Bevington, 51, of Indianapolis was sentenced to 12.5 years in federal prison for distributing child sexual abuse material.


Homeland Security Department discusses Extension of Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: TSA Canine Training Center Adoption Application on March 20

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on March 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.