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2005 Archives

Bandara Ngurah Rai International Airport Complies with Security Standards

Press Release
23 December 2005

Washington, D.C. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced that the Bandara Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali, Indonesia does not meet international security standards, and the department is taking action to warn travelers of this security deficiency. Based on an assessment by a team of security experts from TSA, the Department of Homeland Security has determined that the airport does not currently maintain security measures consistent with the standards established by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

Newly Graduated Explosives Detection Canine Teams to Help Secure Aviation, Mass Transit

Press Release
21 December 2005

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today the graduation of 12 new members of its National Explosives Detection Canine Team Program (NEDCTP). The teams will be assigned to airports in Los Angeles; Cleveland; Phoenix; Tulsa, Okla.; Greensboro, N.C.; and Little Rock, Ark., and mass transit systems in Boston (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority), Philadelphia (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) and Baltimore (Maryland Transit Administration).

Remarks by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff on DHS Accomplishments and Priorities

Press Release
20 December 2005

SECRETARY CHERTOFF: ... It is true that I was here about nine months ago outlining a first draft of a vision for where the Department of Homeland Security might go. And of course, at that point, I had no way of foreseeing the challenges we would face in 2005, but at least we had a sense at that point of some of the broad outlines of what we would be trying to develop during the course of this year as we position ourselves for, really, the 21st century challenge of homeland security.

Covenant/Lockheed Team Selected as Private Screening Contractor at Sioux Falls

Press Release
16 December 2005

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced selection of the Covenant Aviation Security (CAS)/Lockheed Martin Information & Technology Services team as the private screening contractor for Joe Foss Field in Sioux Falls, S.D. under the Screening Partnership Program (SPP).

TSA Unveils Enhanced Security Screening Procedures and Changes to the Prohibited Items List

Press Release
02 December 2005

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Beginning December 22, airline travelers can expect to see more random screenings, fewer prohibited items and a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workforce more dedicated to detecting and defeating more serious threats, such as explosives. These changes are part of an update to security procedures announced today by Assistant Secretary Kip Hawley, to address the ever-evolving threat to commercial aviation.

Passengers Encouraged to Pack Patience and Checklist this Holiday Season

Press Release
16 November 2005

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today urged air travelers to plan ahead for air travel security procedures this holiday season. The agency expects heavy passenger volume throughout the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's holidays.

TSA Names Three Area Directors to Oversee Transportation Security Nationwide

Press Release
27 October 2005

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today named Maggie Rhodes, Leo Vasquez, Jr. and Dennis Clark as the three Area Directors to oversee transportation security at airports and in other modes of transportation for the East Coast, Central and Western areas, respectively.

TSA Urges Hunters and Sportsmen to Pack With Care for Air Travel

Press Release
07 October 2005

Washington, D.C. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reminds individuals who have flight plans for their next hunting or fishing trip to pack carefully before coming to the airport. Traveling with outdoor gear, guns and most camping items is permitted, but outdoor enthusiasts should prepare in advance to avoid packing prohibited items in carry-on or checked baggage.

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