WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced the appointment of John P. Sammon as Assistant Administrator for the recently created office of Transportation Sector Network Management (TSNM).

This is the first grant cycle since completion of the Department’s Second Stage Review last summer and our creation of a unified Preparedness Directorate. The preparedness mission transcends the entire Department. Our approach to preparedness aggregates critical assets within DHS to support our operating components and the work of our external partners to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from threats to America’s safety and security. The Directorate serves a strategic integration function of people, funding and programs.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today named Lee R. Kair as Federal Security Director (FSD) for the Orlando (Fla.) International Airport.

Bringing sparklers, bottle rockets and other fireworks to the airport can result in delays and monetary fines WASHINGTON, D.C. – In anticipation of the Fourth of July holiday, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reminds travelers that fireworks – including sparklers and bottle rockets – are prohibited in checked baggage and from passing through security checkpoints. Other common prohibited items include firearms, knives, pocketknives, lighters and box cutters. TSA security officers continue to intercept over 30,000 lighters a day nationwide, which results in delays for every passenger at the security checkpoint. Bringing prohibited items to the checkpoint can result in a fine of up to $10,000 and possible arrest and imprisonment.