Transportation Security

Many UAS are used for legitimate operations; however, the systems can also be used for malicious or disruptive activities by terrorists, criminal organizations, or other lone actors.

Nationwide, Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) are screening an average of 2 million people per day.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced its National Transportation Security Officers (TSO) of the Year 2021 as Margaret Hanson and Kaitlyn Talley.

The checkpoint now has six CT X-ray units that will provide critical explosives detection capabilities in each checkpoint lane.

The budget also requests $99.7 million to continue priority investments to strengthen the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA).

Prior to being appointed to the Biden-Harris Administration, Hutcheson was the Director of Public Works for the City of Minneapolis.

MetrôRio’s security team will wear the cameras inside metro stations and during onboard patrols.

Since October 2019, Bruno and canine handler Kathy have screened thousands of departing travelers and their belongings for potential transportation security threats.

TSA officials continue to be concerned about the frequency that they are seeing travelers carry handguns to security checkpoints.

More than 3.3 billion tons of hazardous materials are transported within the United States each year.

S&T is working alongside an mDL and Digital Identity Working Group that was established by several DHS components.

Touchless technology pilot led to 94 percent faster processing than legacy kiosks: from 45 to 60 seconds with older machines to about 3.5 seconds.

In partnership with the Transportation Security Administration, qualifying customers on Delta Air Lines can check bags completely hands-free through the use of their digital identity.

The Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act seeks to protect personnel and passengers during passenger transportation.

TSA will update its current Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) scanners with new technology that increases security and efficiency by reducing false alarm rates and pat downs for the traveling public.

The resources identified in the budget would increase Transportation Security Officers pay by an average of 30% and dedicate more resources to security technology.