Because CBP has not updated many of its policies—in a few cases for almost 20 years—the GAO review found they do not always reflect changes in technology or processes, such as those for conducting searches and handling fentanyl. Keep Reading
A group of researchers are quietly commercializing an artificial intelligence-driven lie detector, which they hope will be the future of airport security. Keep Reading
An Office of the Inspector General review has concluded that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) may be wasting agency funds on criminal investigators not eligible to receive premium pay. Keep Reading
A review by the Office of Inspector General did not identify evidence to corroborate allegations that a Transportation Security Administration supervisor at Orlando Airport directed TSA air marshals or other TSA personnel to use behavior detection techniques to racially discriminate against travelers Keep Reading
Any dog lover is familiar with the “Top Ten Dog Breeds” lists, which generally focus on which breed makes the best pet, or is the most intelligent. One such list, published by Science 101, takes things a step further, including several examples of superhero dogs who save our human asses. Keep Reading
INTERPOL is expanding its I-Checkit program to include PONANT cruise line as part of efforts to further strengthen security for the global cruise industry. Keep Reading
CBP officers stated that vehicle inspection technologies may not always function correctly and also complained of a lack of availability of non-intrusive inspection technology. Keep Reading
The same routes used to smuggle wildlife across countries and continents are often used to traffic weapons, drugs and people. Environmental crime now occurs on an industrial, transnational scale and threatens national and regional security. Keep Reading
The scenario involved police, fire and ambulance staff responding together when a biological substance was released aboard a train inbound to Heathrow. The exercise also provided the opportunity to test the use and deployment of decontamination procedures. Keep Reading
There have been calls for fresh scrutiny of aviation security as efforts continue to identify a man whose frozen body fell into a garden in London from the landing gear of a Kenya Airways plane. Keep Reading
