Transportation Security

President Biden has signed a National Security Memorandum (NSM) aimed at strengthening the security and resilience of U.S. critical infrastructure, replacing a decade-old policy and initiating a robust protective strategy against all contemporary and future threats.

Airports and the aviation system face a variety of threats globally. Ranging from terrorism, and insider threats, to criminal activities such as smuggling and theft.

A Mexican National was sentenced to 24 months in prison for unlawful return of an alien removed after conviction for a felony and unlawful possession of a means of identification.

A Transportation Security Administration agent from the Bronx stole a nearly $23,000 government paycheck sent to a defense lawyer who represented an indigent client, federal prosecutors allege.

Administrator Pekoske and other TSA leaders met with innovation partners to explore ways TSA can make the most of commercial technology to get advanced solutions in the hands of employees faster.

GreyScan Detection has achieved a significant milestone as its ETD-100 Inorganic Explosives Trace Detector (ETD) has been selected by the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Innovation Task Force (ITF) for upcoming demonstration planning.

More than 1,500 guns were confiscated by the Transportation Security Administration across US airports over the past 3 months, with a shocking 93% of them dangerously loaded.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) honored EBT Inc. with the prestigious Gold Standard Award for security on Tuesday, April 16. EBT Inc., one of several private bus companies contracted by Suffolk Transit to provide fixed-route services, is one of only five transit entities nationwide to receive this recognition this year.

The surge in airport security technology over the last two decades has ushered in a new era in ensuring safe passage for travelers.  

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers intercepted 13 firearms at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) during the first quarter of 2024, which ended March 31.

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers intercepted two firearms in the last four days. On April 15, a Franklin, Pa., man was caught with a gun and on Friday, April 12, an Ohio man was also caught with a firearm.

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has granted Savage Tooele Railroad Company (STR) the authority to build and operate approximately 11 miles of rail line in Tooele County, Utah, including the rehabilitation of existing track.

Los Angeles, like other major cities, has seen a surge in crime committed on buses, trains and stations' transit hubs, according to statistics compiled by ABC News, and now transit officials are working to find a solution.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) honored the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority, LYNX with the prestigious Gold Standard Award for security, Wednesday, Apr. 3. LYNX is one of only five transit agencies nationwide to receive recognition this year.

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced the availability of billions of dollars in grant funds for infrastructure and transportation projects, including over $700 million allocated to the Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program.

Federal regulators have approved Savage Tooele Railroad’s proposal to build and operate 11 miles of trackage in Utah.