Transportation Security

The Department of Homeland Security will be putting leadership stability at the top of its Christmas list this year, after changes and vacancies in the top ranks have compounded an already challenging environment.

The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate has awarded $197,292.00 to Factom, Inc. based in Austin, Texas, to develop a blockchain security system that agencies can use to create and verify identities and help detect fraud involving imports, such as raw materials.

The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate has awarded $200,000 to SecureKey Technologies based in Toronto, Canada to adapt its identity network solution to support the issuance and validation of digital credentials.

SICPA will develop a solution for credential issuers to manage and verify digital credentials that are the secure digital equivalent to secure physical credentials without reengineering their current processes and systems.

The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate has awarded $199,984.00 to Digital Bazaar based in Blacksburg, Virginia, to develop blockchain security technology.

The Harvard-developed laser could be used in everything from improved cancer imaging to drug detection, airport security, and ultrahigh-capacity optical wireless links.

The new technology will allow liquids and consumer electronics to be transported inside carry-on bags through security control, putting an end to the hassle of packing transparent plastic bags and removing laptops from bags and suitcases.

Astrotech Corporation’s 1st Detect subsidiary has been selected by the Transportation Security Administration to conduct live screening with the TRACER 1000 explosives and narcotics trace detector at Miami International Airport.

During Operation Turquesa, authorities in 20 countries across three continents acted on leads and carried out nearly one million checks at air, land and sea borders in order to disrupt the organized crime groups behind key smuggling routes to the United States and Canada.

Csontos directed his team to conduct a full scale active shooter practical exercise at HVN, but first the TSA Connecticut personnel needed to learn how to devise, plan and facilitate an event of this nature, because one had not previously been conducted in Connecticut.

On November 13 2019, the German Federal Police (Bundespolizei) and the Romanian Police (Poliția Română) supported by Europol, concluded their operation into a large criminal network smuggling migrants to western Europe in trucks.

Acting deputy administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Patricia Cogswell, said the TSA intends to advance security technologies through a series of innovation efforts.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport intercepted a traveler attempting to smuggle 35 pounds of liquid cocaine in full-sized shampoo bottles.

Office of International Affairs leader talks with HSToday about the importance of development and long-term fixes.

The busiest travel days around Thanksgiving will be Nov. 27, the Wednesday before the holiday, with 2.7 million passengers and crew expected, and Dec. 1.

Effective risk management includes resource allocation tailored to threats, assessing both physical and cyber threats, and actively engaging in information sharing.