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There were 76 notices published by the Homeland Security Department in March, according to the Federal Register.

CISA, FEMA and FCC Hold First National Meeting of State Alerting Officials

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.

Fact Sheet: DHS Efforts to Combat Child Exploitation and Abuse

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...

Peters Convenes Hearing on Improving Access to Federal Grants for Underserved Communities

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...

Westmoreland County woman caught with loaded gun by TSA at Pittsburgh Airport checkpoint

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.

TSA officers intercept loaded firearm at Bradley International Airport

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).

TSA intercepts five guns in April at John Glenn Columbus q International Airport

Transportation Security Administration officers at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) discovered five firearms at security checkpoints in the month of April.

TSA intercepts nine guns in April at Indianapolis International Airport

Transportation Security Administration officers at Indianapolis International Airport (IND) discovered nine firearms at security checkpoints in the month of April.

TSA completes transition to federalized security operations at Jackson Hole Airport

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 officers stop second loaded firearm in four days at Portland International Jetport

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 officers stop loaded firearm from entering aircraft cabin at Portland International Jetport

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers detected Portland International Jetport’s (PWM) second firearm in 2023 on Thursday, April 27.

TSA prevents man from carrying handgun through Newark Liberty International Airport checkpoint

A Georgia man was arrested by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Newark Liberty International Airport stopped him with a .38 caliber handgun in his carry-on bag earlier today (April 28). The firearm was loaded with six bullets.

New: Sexual assault victims can 'disclose' an incident to a confidant

The Coast Guard just updated its Sexual Assault Prevention, Response, and Recovery (SAPRR) Policy as part of its continuing efforts to combat sexual violence and support victims of sexual assault.

Officers: If you are interested in afloat assignments, this roadshow is for you

The Officer Personnel Management’s (OPM), Career Management Branch (OPM-4) hosts its sixth virtual road show May 10, at 2 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). 

CBP Initiates Use of Face Kiosks without Receipt for Global Entry at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport ( SJU )

Customs and Border Protection ( CBP ) announced Wednesday the use of face-recognition kiosks, without receipt, from the Global Entry program for Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport ( SJU ).

CBP officers, agriculture specialists intercept 10 baby parrots at Hidalgo International Bridge

CBP officers and agriculture specialists at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted 10 live baby parrots in a single enforcement action.

U.S. Border Patrol conducts border safety event in Presidio

U.S. Border Patrol Big Bend Sector conducted a border safety initiative event at the Presidio Station today to raise awareness about the dangers of illegally crossing the border and the sector’s efforts to rescue migrants in distress.

CBP Starts Global Entry Receiptless Facial Kiosks at the Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the deployment Wednesday of Global Entry Receiptless Facial Kiosks at the Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU).

Baltimore CBP and FDA Seize $688k Shipment of Apetamin, an Appetite-Stimulating and Potentially Harmful Supplement

For decades, consumers have been bombarded with products pitching weight loss that failed to work as promised, or worse, that presented health complications to consumers. Now, social media and the internet marketplace is fostering a trend reversal and pitching supplements to help consumers bulk up to a more-curvy appearance.

CBP Seizes 3,175 Pounds of Marijuana at Detroit Cargo Facility