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Release: CHICAGO The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hosting a hiring event to assist individuals interested in applying for a job as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) or Security Support Assistant (SSA) at Chicago OHare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

NFTA earns TSAs Gold Standard Award for safety

Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) honored the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) with the prestigious Gold Standard Award for safety in its rail system on Thursday, April 6. NFTA is one of only four transit agencies nationwide to receive this recognition this year.

S&T SVIP Showcases Technology Designed to Solve National Security Needs

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) will host a two-day, in-person event May 18-19, 2023, to demonstrate innovative new technologies funded by its Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP). The SVIP Demo Week event will feature technology solutions adapted from the commercial market by startups to address DHS challenges and homeland security needs.

ICE arrests former Salvadoran Army officer in New Jersey accused in El Mozote massacre case in El Salvador

News Release: NEWARK - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) officers with the assistance of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents arrested a Salvadoran national on April 4 for assisting or otherwise participating in extrajudicial killings and for willfully...

The Family that Serves: A Source of Strength from Home

By Homeland Newswire | Apr 6, 2023

News Release: With more than 260,000 employees, DHS has the third largest workforce of any federal department, behind the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs. These employees chose a life of service, one that can mean long hours away from their families and homes. At DHS, we recognize that families...

TSA tips on traveling with pets through a security checkpoint at Norfolk International Airport

By Homeland Newswire | Apr 6, 2023

Release: NORFOLK, Va. - Traveling through an airport security checkpoint with a pet can be easy when travelers know what to expect. Small pets can travel in the cabin of an aircraft with their owners after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers screen pets at the security checkpoint.

TSA reminders for 2023 PGA Masters at Augusta National travelers

By Homeland Newswire | Apr 6, 2023

Release: AUGUSTA, Ga. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) would like to remind Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) passengers to expect higher than usual passenger volumes over the coming weekend (April 7-10) as travelers return home from the 2023 PGA Masters at the Augusta National Golf Club.

TSA begins process to federalize security operations at Jackson Hole Airport

TSA begins process to federalize security operations at Jackson Hole Airport

TSA breaks yet another record nationally for firearm discoveries in 2022

TSA breaks yet another record nationally for firearm discoveries in 2022

TSA Administrator testifies about FY24 proposed budget that improves security, efficiency and traveler experience

TSA Administrator testifies about FY24 proposed budget that improves security, efficiency and traveler experience

TSA officers at Pittsburgh International Airport share their insider tips for spring travel

TSA officers at Pittsburgh International Airport share their insider tips for spring travel

TSA officers catch two guns at the checkpoint on Friday at Pittsburgh International Airport

TSA officers catch two guns at the checkpoint on Friday at Pittsburgh International Airport

U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration publishes 746 press releases in March

There were 746 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration in March.

National Financial Capability Month

News Release: National Financial Capability Month raises awareness about the importance of financial literacy education and can help you plan a secure financial future. Financial literacy is key to understanding how to save, earn, borrow, invest, and protect your money wisely. It is also essential to developing short and long term financial habits and skills which can lead to greater financial well-being.

TSA encourages Columbus passengers traveling with firearms to pack smart

Release: COLUMBUS Ahead of the summer travel season, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is reminding travelers departing John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to leave prohibited items out of their carry-on bags to ensure an efficient screening process at the checkpoint.

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

Release: WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Westchester County Airport prevented a Florida man from bringing his loaded handgun onto his flight on Sunday, April 2. The mans 9mm handgun was loaded with 10 bullets including one in the chamber. He also had two additional gun magazines loaded with 20 more bullets packed alongside the firearm.

Become a federal employee with the TSA at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Release: PHOENIX - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is holding two recruitment events on Tuesday, April 4th and Wednesday, April 5th to assist individuals interested in an exciting new federal career as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX.)

U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration publishes 746 press releases in March

There were 746 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration in March.

TSA intercepts 5 guns in 4 days at Detroit Metropolitan Airport

By Homeland Newswire | Apr 4, 2023

Release: DETROIT Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented five handguns from being carried onto airplanes at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) in separate incidents since Thursday, March 30.