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Official Statement on the Investigation of a Substance Found in the White House
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 14, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - On the evening of July 2, officers from the U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division found an unknown substance inside a vestibule leading to the lobby area of the West Executive Avenue entrance to the White House.
TSA checkpoint firearm detections in Kentucky trend upward overall in 2023
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 14, 2023
Release: LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Kentucky airports discovered a total of 51 firearms in travelers carry-on luggage in the first half of 2023, an increase of three statewide over the same time period last year. Each of the firearms was discovered by TSA officers during the routine screening of carry-on property at airport security checkpoints.
37 press releases published in April by Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 14, 2023
There were 37 press releases published by the Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate in April.
Higher passenger volumes on the horizon for Maine airports
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 14, 2023
Release: PORTLAND, Maine The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) throughout Maine airports is preparing for a busy summer travel season. Last year, August was the busiest summer travel month for Maine airports. TSA anticipates passenger volumes in Maine this August will match and probably exceed those of last year.
TSA assessing new program that offers airside-to-airside connectivity via motorcoach out of Atlantic City International Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
Release: ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued a short term security program amendment to assess the security effectiveness of an industry-first program transporting by bus screened passengers, their carry-on items and their checked baggage from the secured area of Atlantic City International Airport into the secured area of Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
TSA checkpoint firearm detections in Georgia trend upward in 2023
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
Release: ATLANTA - Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Georgia airports discovered a total of 226 firearms in travelers carry-on luggage in the first half of 2023, an increase of eight statewide over the same time period last year. Each of the firearms was discovered by TSA officers during the routine screening of carry-on property at airport security checkpoints.
TSA checkpoint firearm detections in North Carolina trend upward overall in 2023
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
Release: CHARLOTTE - Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at North Carolina airports discovered a total of 130 firearms in travelers carry-on luggage in the first half of 2023, a small increase statewide over the same time period last year. Each of the firearms was discovered by TSA officers during the routine screening of carry-on property at airport security checkpoints.
Protect Your Family from the Summer Sun
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: You don’t have to be at the pool or the beach to get too much sun. While it’s important to protect the skin from harmful ultraviolet (UV) light, you don’t need to stay inside during the day to protect your skin from the risk of skin cancer. Keep these things in mind to stay safe in the sun.
TSA assessing new program that offers airside-to-airside connectivity via motorcoach at Philadelphia International Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
Release: PHILADELPHIAThe Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued a short term security program amendment to assess the security effectiveness of an industry-first program transporting by bus screened passengers, their carry-on items and their checked baggage from the secured area of Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) and Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) into the secured area of Philadelphia International Airport.
TSA assessing new program that offers airside-to-airside connectivity via motorcoach out of Lehigh Valley International Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
Release: ALLENTOWN, Pa.The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued a short term security program amendment to assess the security effectiveness of an industry-first program transporting by bus screened passengers, their carry-on items and their checked baggage from the secured area of Lehigh Valley International Airport into the secured area of Philadelphia International Airport.
Congratulations to our First MBA Graduating Class
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 12, 2023
News Release: On July 6 I was honored to deliver the keynote address to the inaugural class of graduates of the MBA in Security Technology Transition (STT) program, a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Center of Excellence led by the George Washington University (GWU). The graduation marked a milestone for both the graduates and DHS.
TSA offers tips for fans departing Seattle-Tacoma International Airport following 2023 MLB All-Star Game
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 12, 2023
Release: SEATTLE - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is advising fans attending the 2023 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at T-Mobile Park in Seattle to know the rules of the game and come prepared for the security screening process on their trip home from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
TSA detected 18 firearms at Wisconsin airports in first six months of 2023 Most recently, firearms were brought to Milwaukee and Appleton checkpoints in the past week
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 12, 2023
Release: MILWAUKEE Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped 18 handguns at Wisconsin airport security checkpoints from Jan. 1 through June 30, 2023. In the same period in 2022, 12 firearms were stopped.
Temporary TSA PreCheck application center set for week of July 17 at Richmond Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 12, 2023
Release: RICHMOND, Va. Residents in the Virginia state capital and the surrounding region will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) popular TSA PreCheck program at Richmond International Airport from July 17 to 21, where officials will host a temporary pop-up enrollment center in the terminal.
TSA detected 49 firearms at Chicago airports in first six months of 2023
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 12, 2023
Release: CHICAGO Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped 49 handguns at Chicago OHare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) security checkpoints from Jan. 1 through June 30, 2023. In the same period in 2022, 60 firearms were stopped.
Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on the Nomination of Jeff Rezmovic to serve as the CFO of DHS
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 12, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on the nomination from President Joseph R. Biden of Jeff Rezmovic to serve as the Chief Financial Officer of the Department of Homeland Security.
The Family That Serves: A Way of Life
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 11, 2023
News Release: Steven Quattrocchi, a criminal investigator in the ICE Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR), shares his perspective on the support of his family over his 22-year career.
TSA prevents Washington County man from bringing loaded gun onto flight at Pittsburgh International Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 11, 2023
Release: PITTSBURGH, Pa. A Washington County, Pa., man was prevented from bringing his loaded handgun onto his flight this morning (July 10), when Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Pittsburgh International Airport detected a loaded handgun in the mans carry-on bag. The 9 mm handgun was loaded with 11 bullets, including one in the chamber.
Temporary TSA PreCheck application center set for week of July 24 in Bucks County, Pa.
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 11, 2023
Release: WARMINSTER, Pa. Residents in the Bucks County, Pa., area and the surrounding region will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) popular TSA PreCheck program at the at the AAA office in Warminster, Pa., from July 14 to 28, where officials will host a temporary pop-up enrollment center in the AA office parking lot in a specially marked mobile truck.
TSA stopped 3,251 firearms at airport checkpoints nationwide during the first half of 2023
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 11, 2023
Release: WASHINGTON The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intercepted 3,251 firearms at airport security checkpoints during the first half of 2023, which ended June 30. The total represents an average 18 firearms per day at TSA checkpoints of which more than 92% were loaded. This is an increase from the first half of 2022 when Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) stopped 3,053 firearms at security checkpoints of which more than 86% were loaded.