In the 17 years since the 9/11 attacks, thousands of individuals have sacrificed everything in an effort to combat terrorism, ensure the country’s security, and stop or mitigate future attacks on the United States and around the world. As such, Homeland411 has compiled various media illustrating the trials, challenges, and successes since 2001: History Channel […]
Transportation
Homeland Security Hearings to Focus on TSA, Contracting
Two House Homeland Security subcommittees will convene Feb. 27—one focused on the Transportation Security Agency (TSA), the other on doing business with the Department of Homeland Security. The Transportation and Protective Security subcommittee will “examine how TSA engages with the traveling public, through interactions at the checkpoint, customer service contact centers, and social media.” Witnesses […]
Analogic Advancing with CT Checkpoint Technology
At a December Homeland Security Committee hearing, Chairman Mike McCaul (R-Texas) suggested the Transportation Security Agency (TSA) switch as soon as possible from X-ray scanners to computed tomography (CT) technology at airport checkpoints. The benefits of such a rapid switch would undoubtedly allow screeners at passenger checkpoints to better scan stuffed bags and packages, while […]
ATL Power Outage Tests Travelers and Security Officials
Power was restored around midnight to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) after hours of frustration for security officials, travelers, and other airport personnel Sunday. The airport lost power around 1 p.m. on Sunday. By mid-afternoon inbound flights were diverted to other airports. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) also issued a ground stop for ATL-bound […]
DHS Enhances Visa Waiver Program Security
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristjen Nielson announced Friday new security enhancements for the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). The enhancements include requiring participating countries to fully enact information sharing agreements, determine effectiveness against insider threats to aviation, and to implement a public information program in to reduce visa overstays in the United States. “As […]