All David Pekoske articles
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NewsTSA statistics for 2024 reveal that over 6,000 firearms were intercepted in America
In 2024, the TSA intercepted 6,678 firearms at checkpoints, reinforcing passenger safety and security. New strategies, workforce growth, and advanced technology continue to enhance effectiveness, along with over 900 million passengers screened.
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NewsTSA stop 3269 firearms at airport security so far in 2024
The TSA have stopped 3269 firearms at airport security in the first half of 2024.
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NewsTSA intercepted over 1,500 firearms at airports during Q1 2024
Number of firearm detections comparable to last year's first quarter firearm detections, rate of firearms detected per million passengers decreased
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NewsInaugural guidance on Open Architecture for Airport Security Systems establishes detailed recommendations
ACI EUROPE, TSA, EOS, AVINOR and Heathrow Airport have released initial guidance on Open Architecture for Airport Security Systems.
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NewsTSA firearm detections increased by 10.3% during first quarter of 2023
Interceptions of firearms amounted to 1,508 at airport security checkpoints during the first four months of 2023. Average rate of interceptions stood at 16.8 with a whopping 93% of firearms being loaded.
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NewsAirports must follow new TSA-issued cybersecurity requirements
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued a new amendment to aircrafts requiring them to develop cybersecurity-resilience plans. This amendment is one of many and will help the Department of Homeland Security strengthen cybersecurity at aircrafts across the U.S.