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TSA Week in Review: 32 Loaded Firearms, Live Smoke Grenades & A Strange Item at PHX
April 3, 2015
Loaded firearm discovered in carry-on bag at PHX Two live smoke grenades were discovered this week. One was in a carry-on bag at Austin (right), and the other was in a checked bag at Columbus (left). What ended up being a homemade handheld gaming…
TSA Week in Review: 44 Loaded Firearms, Smoke Grenade, a Belt Buckle Knife, and More
March 27, 2015
This loaded firearm was discovered in a carry-on bag at HOU. 53 Firearms Discovered This Week - Of the 53 firearms, 44 were loaded and 24 had rounds chambered. Live Smoke Grenade (LAS), Cologne Grenades (TPA & DEN), Firework Grenade (SFO) Inert…
TSA Pre✓® application program at 1 million and rising: Impact for those without a Known Traveler Number
March 26, 2015
Earlier this week, TSA announced that over 1 million travelers have enrolled in the TSA Pre✓® application program, and more than 3.6 million travelers are eligible for TSA Pre✓® expedited screening by participating in one of three trusted traveler…
TSA Pre✓® Reaches Milestone With More Than 1 Million Travelers Enrolled
March 24, 2015
The TSA Pre✓® application program has reached a new milestone with more than 1 million travelers enrolled! Now at more than 330 application centers nationwide, including locations at 31 airports, it is easier than ever to apply for expedited…
TSA Week in Review: 41 Loaded Firearms, Lipstick Stun Gun, Hatchet & More!
March 20, 2015
Loaded firearm discovered at LAX 45 Firearms Discovered This Week - Of the 45 firearms, 41 were loaded and 13 had rounds chambered. Artfully Concealed Prohibited Items - Artfully concealed is a term used to describe an item that was intentionally…
Spring Forward With TSA’s 2015 Spring Break Travel Tips
March 17, 2015
It’s St. Patrick’s Day, and not only are people celebrating, many are gearing up for spring break travel! Below are tips and links to information on some of the most common travel-related questions. While your hotel accommodations might be all…
TSA Week in Review: 39 Firearms Discovered This Week (35 Loaded)
March 13, 2015
Loaded firearm discovered in a carry-on bag at AUS. 39 Firearms Discovered This Week - Of the 39 firearms, 35 were loaded and 12 had rounds chambered. Replica Grenade (ART) Inert Ordnance and Grenades etc. - We continue to find inert grenades and…
TSA Week in Review: 51 Loaded Firearms and a Chihuahua in a Checked Bag
March 6, 2015
Loaded firearm discovered in a carry-on bag at Memphis (MEM). 55 Firearms Discovered This Week - Of the 55 firearms, 51 were loaded and 13 had rounds chambered. Stun Guns - 13 stun guns were discovered in carry-on bags this week. Two were…
TSA Week in Review: 53 Loaded Firearms, a Modified Laptop, an Airbag, and More
February 27, 2015
Loaded firearm discovered in carry-on bag at Ontario (ONT). 59 Firearms Discovered This Week - Of the 59 firearms, 53 were loaded and 20 had rounds chambered. Modified Laptop at FLL - This modified laptop appeared as a potential threat item on the X…
TSA Workers Deserve More than an IOU
February 25, 2015
If by the end of the week the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) does not receive funding, the Department shuts down. A shutdown for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) means that most of our employees would still continue to come to…
