Advance Passenger Information System (APIS)
(CBP). Established for commercial airline and vessel operators, APIS enhances border security by providing officers with pre-arrival and departure manifest data on all passengers and crew members.
Airline Security Screening
(TSA). Highly trained Security Officers operate at over 700 security checkpoints and nearly 7,000 baggage screening areas each day. They use the latest technology and equipment combined with continually improving screening techniques.
Crew Member Self Defense Training Program
(TSA). Basic security training for actively employed flight and cabin crewmembers in order to prepare them for potential threat conditions that may occur onboard an aircraft.
Crossing U.S. Borders
The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) will require all travelers to and from the Americas, the Caribbean, and Bermuda to have a passport or other accepted document that establishes the bearer's identity and nationality to enter or re-enter the United States.
DHS Traveler Redress Inquiry Program (DHS TRIP)
The Department of Homeland Security’s Travel Redress Inquiry Program (DHS TRIP) is a single point of contact for individuals who have inquiries or seek resolution regarding difficulties they experienced during their travel screening at transportation hubs--like airports and train stations--or crossing U.S. borders
Federal Air Marshals
(TSA). Federal Air Marshals work across several law enforcement organizations, and in the air, they blend in with airline passengers and rely on their extensive training to protect the flying public.
Federal Air Marshals
(TSA). Federal Air Marshals work across several law enforcement organizations, and in the air, they blend in with airline passengers and rely on their extensive training to protect the flying public.
Federal Flight Deck Officers
(TSA). Under this program, the Federal Air Marshal Service trains eligible airline flight crew members in the use of firearms to defend against hijacking attempts and other acts of criminal violence.
Global Entry Program
(CBP). Expedited screening and processing for pre-screened International travelers entering the United States.
Rail Security
TSA). Focusing on greater information sharing, increased training and public awareness, and providing greater assistance and funding for rail transit activities.
Secure Flight Program
TSA). Secure Flight is designed to conduct uniform prescreening of passenger information against federal government watch lists for domestic and international flights.
TSA Mass Transit Group
(TSA). Protecting the nation's mass transit passengers, employees, and properties.
US-VISIT Travel Procedures
US-VISIT is part of a continuum of security measures that begins overseas and continues through a visitor's arrival in and departure from the United States.