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S&T Awards Funds to London Startup Developing Genuine Presence Assurance Technology for Remote Traveler Verification
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 29, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) issued a Phase 5 award of $749,900 to iProov Limited, a startup based in London, United Kingdom. iProov will further develop its Genuine Presence Assurance technology in partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to operationally test the capability.
Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas' Testimony to the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary on Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 29, 2023
News Release: Chairman Durbin, Ranking Member Graham, and distinguished Members of this Committee...
TSA officers catch two guns at the checkpoint on Friday at Pittsburgh International Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 28, 2023
Release: PITTSBURGH, Pa. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) prevented two Pennsylvania residents from bringing their handguns through the security checkpoint on Friday, March 24.
SAFECOM and NCSWIC Release LLA and LLE: Are You Really Secure?
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 28, 2023
Are you really secure when using your land mobile radio? Most Project 25 (P25) radio systems come with built-in safeguards, but the availability of software key generators and other attack vectors used by threat actors means that new P25 features are needed to maintain P25 communications security.
Celebrating 20 Years of Science and Technology
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 28, 2023
It is often said that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rose from the ashes of 9/11.
DHS S&T Awards Funds to Australian Startup Developing Flood Analytics Tech
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 28, 2023
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced a Phase 1 Other Transaction award of $199,140 to FloodMapp, an Australia-based company with a location in Norfolk, Virginia. FloodMapp will develop flood analysis technology that would help the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) improve preparedness and response efforts after flooding occurs.
DHS S&T Awards Funds to Brooklyn Startup Developing Flood Analytics Tech
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 28, 2023
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced a Phase 1 Other Transaction award of $195,260 to Cloud to Street (commercially conducting business as Floodbase), a Brooklyn, New York-based startup to develop flood analytics technology that will help the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) improve preparedness and response efforts.
Secretary Mayorkas, Administrator Criswell Visit Devastated Areas of Mississippi
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 27, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Following the recent devastating tornadoes that swept across Mississippi, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell traveled to the state today to survey the damage and meet with federal, state, and local officials.
United States and Canada Announce Efforts to Expand Lawful Migration Processes and Reduce Irregular Migration
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 25, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the United States and Canada are announcing coordinated efforts to incentivize the use of lawful migration processes and to counter irregular migration. The United States and Canada are expanding the 2002 U.S.-Canada Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) to apply to migrants who claim...
TSA officers prevent two travelers from bringing loaded guns onto flights on the same day at Philadelphia International Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 25, 2023
Release: PHILADELPHIA Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Philadelphia International Airport prevented two Pennsylvania travelers from bringing their loaded handguns onto a flight on Wednesday, March 22.
Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas and German Minister of the Interior and Community Faeser Discuss Mutual Security Cooperation
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 24, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and Minister of the Interior and Community of Germany Nancy Faeser and their respective delegations met in Washington, D.C.
PreventionResourceFinder.gov Launches to Provide Easier Access to Resources to Prevent Targeted Violence and Terrorism
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 24, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its federal partners launched PreventionResourceFinder.gov, a new website that will help prevent targeted violence and terrorism by giving the public easier access to available grants, research, training opportunities, and other resources...
TSA to host hiring event for Des Moines International Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 24, 2023
Release: DES MOINES The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hosting a hiring event Tuesday, March 28, 2023 to assist individuals interested in applying for a job as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Feature Article: Channeling NEXTGEN TV so Responders Can Answer the Call
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 24, 2023
News Release: Imagine the unthinkable: a natural disaster strikes, vehicles collide on a snowy highway, a 5-alarm fire blazes through the night. In these moments, we rely on our first responders to arrive on the scene and render lifesaving care swiftly and efficiently. Every second counts, and open communication is...
TSA hiring Federal Air Marshals nationwide: Recruitment taking place in Albany
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 24, 2023
Release: ALBANY, N.Y. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring additional women and men to serve as Federal Air Marshals to work in locations nationwide and is participating in a Women in Law Enforcement recruitment event on Tuesday, March 28, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Albany Capital Center, 55...
Temporary TSA PreCheck application center set for April 17 to 21 inside West Virginia International Yeager Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. Residents of the state capital and the surrounding Charleston region will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) popular TSA PreCheck program at West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW) from April 17 to 21, where officials will host a temporary pop-up enrollment center inside airport terminal near the baggage claim area.
Secretary Mayorkas Recognizes Over 1,300 DHS Employees with Annual Secretarys Awards
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
Release: WASHINGTON Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas today announced the 1,341 winners of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretarys Awards, which honor employees from 43 different states, countries, territories, and districts. These individuals, the largest number ever recognized...
Readout of Secretary Mayorkas’s Trip to Arizona and Texas
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - On March 20-23, 2023, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas visited Tucson and Nogales, Arizona and El Paso, Texas to meet with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) workforce, discuss ongoing border and enforcement operations, and meet with local officials and nonprofit organizations.
Become a federal employee with the TSA at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
Release: DALLAS - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is holding a recruiting event on Saturday, March 25th to assist individuals interested in an exciting new federal career as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW.)
Bangor TSA officers intercept loaded firearm during security screening
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
Release: BANGOR, Maine Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a 57-year-old passenger from carrying a loaded firearm onto an airplane on Monday at Bangor International Airport (BGR).