Aviation Security
GSN looks at efforts by the Transportation Security Administration, better known as TSA, to enhance airport security with the help of metal detectors, security cameras and various biometrics, while paying close attention to the privacy issues that surround each governmental step to improve security.
Stopping intruders from entering an airport’s "exit" lane
October 22nd, 2007
In an effort to prevent people from entering secure areas of an airport by penetrating through an "exit" lane -- which can cause huge disruptions, delay flights and cost airlines millions of dollars -- TSA is gathering information about new technologies that might help thwart such human breaches.
Reservation for a party of four at 3:00 PM, compliments of TSA
October 18th, 2007
Troubled by the long lines of passengers that appear
regularly at airport screening checkpoints in the early
morning and late afternoon, the Transportation Security
Administration (TSA) is contemplating a plan to introduce a
Checkpoint Reservation System that would encourage
passengers to arrive at airports during off-peak hours.
Management support for critical info program
October 15th, 2007
The Department of Homeland Security might be looking to replace Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. as the contractor providing program management services in support of its Protected Critical Infrastructure Information (PCII) program.
TSA Toy Warning
October 10th, 2007
First, it was shampoo and water bottles. Now, the Transportation Security Administration is targeting remote control toys as potential tools that could be used by terrorists to blow up planes and cause mayhem.
Airport reservations? Steven Brill's reaction
October 5th, 2007
TSA is mulling the possibility of allowing airline passengers to reserve a "window" of time in which they can pass through security screening at an airport, providing that window falls either before or after traditional "peak hours" at that airport. TSA’s goal would be to lessen passenger congestion during peak hours.
TSA to undergo greater self-scrutiny
July 23rd, 2007
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is planning to beef up its internal inspection capabilities so it can investigate possible financial crimes, contract fraud and other misbehavior at approximately 30 U.S. airports and within the Federal Air Marshal Service.
DHS expands canine corps for airports, border patrols
July 23rd, 2007
The Department of Homeland Security is expanding its use of its canine corps, specially trained German Shepherds, Belgian Malanoises, Vizslas and other breeds, to detect everything from bombs to drugs to illegal immigrants.
