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BOSTON—The Administrator for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) John S. Pistole today visited Boston Logan International Airport. As Pistole begins his tenure with the agency, he announced his top goals and priorities, which include:
BALTIMORE - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that Philip Burdette has been named Federal Security Director (FSD) for Baltimore Washington International/Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
DHS now performs 100 percent watchlist matching for all flights by all U.S. air carriers
Washington, D.C.—Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today announced that 100 percent of passengers flying domestically and internationally on U.S. airlines are now being checked against government watch lists through the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) Secure Flight program—the second major step in fulfilling a key 9/11 Commission recommendation achieved this month.
Washington, D.C.—Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today announced that 100 percent of passengers traveling within the United States and its territories are now being checked against terrorist watchlists through the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) Secure Flight program—a major step in fulfilling a key 9/11 Commission recommendation.
WASHINGTON - In anticipation of the summer travel season, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) joined efforts to provide travel tips to summer travelers.
WASHINGTON - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today it has awarded its Information Technology Infrastructure Program (ITIP) contract to CSC (Computer Sciences Corporation), of Falls Church, Va., for the deployment, maintenance, and enhancement of TSA's IT infrastructure capabilities. The award, with a base period of May 2010 – May 2011, is worth a total of approximately $489 million for a five year life cycle.
DALLAS – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that Amy Williams has been named Federal Security Director (FSD) at Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL). In this role, Williams will oversee all TSA security operations at DAL as well as Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (TYR), East Texas Regional Airport (GGG) and Wichita Falls Municipal Airport (SPS), all in Texas.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is aware of a situation in which a threatening message was written on a lavatory mirror on board Continental Airlines flight 3006 from Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Updated Statement:
"On April 27 Federal Air Marshals responded to a passenger causing a disturbance on board Delta flight 273 from Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Out of an abundance of caution the flight was diverted to Bangor International Airport (BGR).
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is partnering with the New York Police Department (NYPD) to enhance existing security measures in NY transit systems.
Using Visible Intermodal Prevention and Response (VIPR) teams, TSA is implementing a pilot program to assist with mobile screening of passengers' bags. Random and unpredictable security measures, like mobile screening and VIPR teams, can regularly be seen at anytime throughout airports, in rail environments and at transit stations across the country.
