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Internal TSA Memo Calls for Changes to Airport Food Truck Screening Process

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) told its inspectors this week that changes need to be made to the food truck screening process at airports following Fox News’ exposure of a security gap at the nation’s largest transport hubs.

TSA documents obtained by Fox News last week showed that food catering trucks were allowed to pass through airport gates without facing proper security screenings. The investigation revealed that airlines pay private contractors and trust them to stop explosives from ending up in catering carts.

However, a Fox News investigation turned up TSA internal audits that showed those contractors repeatedly failed to follow protocol.

Read more at Fox News

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The Government Technology & Services Coalition's Homeland Security Today (HSToday) is the premier news and information resource for the homeland security community, dedicated to elevating the discussions and insights that can support a safe and secure nation. A non-profit magazine and media platform, HSToday provides readers with the whole story, placing facts and comments in context to inform debate and drive realistic solutions to some of the nation’s most vexing security challenges.

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