Press Releases

HAGERSTOWN, Md. —  The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has installed two new technology units to enhance screening capabilities of travelers and their belongings at the security checkpoint. A new credential authentication…

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – A man from Arkansas was arrested by police on Tuesday, April 18, after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) stopped him with a handgun in his carry-on bag. The 9 mm firearm…

NEW HAVEN, Conn.— The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) is installing two new state-of-the-art advanced technology computed tomography (CT) checkpoint scanners.…

NORFOLK, Va. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Norfolk International Airport prevented a Virginia Beach, Va., man from bringing his loaded handgun onto his flight early this morning (April 18). The gun was loaded with seven…

DULLES, Va. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) prevented a man from bringing his handgun onto a flight on Sunday, April 16.  The .380 caliber handgun was loaded with six…

ARLINGTON, Va. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) prevented a Tennessee man from bringing his handgun onto a flight on Saturday, April 15.  The .40 caliber gun was not…

SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. – A new state-of-the-art advanced technology computed tomography scanner that provides 3-D imaging has been installed at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint at Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK), providing…

MINOT, North Dakota – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a firearm from making its way onboard an airplane at Minot International Airport (MOT) Tuesday. During the routine screening of carry-on luggage, a TSA officer…

PHILADELPHIA – A Florida man was arrested by police on Wednesday, April 12, after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Philadelphia International Airport prevented the man from bringing his handgun onto a flight. The .380 caliber…

RAPID CITY, South Dakota – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a firearm from making its way onboard an airplane at Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) Thursday. During the routine screening of carry-on luggage, a TSA…

DULLES, Va. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) prevented a King George, Va., man from bringing his handgun onto a flight on Monday, April 10.  The 9mm gun was not loaded.…

ARLINGTON, Va. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) prevented a Spotsylvania, Va., woman from bringing her loaded handgun onto her flight early this morning (April 10).  The…

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – A Beaver County, Pa., man was arrested on Sunday, April 9, after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) stopped the man with a loaded gun in his carry-on bag. The 9 mm…

SYRACUSE, N.Y. –  Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Syracuse-Hancock International Airport (SYR) stopped a Texas man with a loaded handgun at the security checkpoint on Saturday, April 8. The .40 caliber handgun was…

TRENTON, N.J. – Two new state-of-the-art advanced technology computed tomography (CT) scanners that provide 3-D imaging have been installed at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint at Trenton-Mercer Airport, providing critical…

DOVER, Del. – Residents in the Delaware state capital region will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) popular TSA PreCheck® program at the AAA office in Dover from April 10 to 13, where officials will host a…

SEATTLE - Officers with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) found two loaded firearms and a BB gun in travelers’ carry-on luggage Thursday morning. All of the discoveries occurred in less…

BUFFALO, N.Y. - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) honored the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) with the prestigious Gold Standard Award for safety in its rail system on Thursday, April 6. NFTA is one of only four…

NORFOLK, Va. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Norfolk International Airport prevented a Virginia Beach, Va., man from bringing his loaded .45 caliber handgun onto his flight on Wednesday, April 5. The gun was loaded with…

NORFOLK, Va. - Traveling through an airport security checkpoint with a pet can be easy when travelers know what to expect. Small pets can travel in the cabin of an aircraft with their owners after Transportation Security Administration (TSA)…

AUGUSTA, Ga.– The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) would like to remind Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) passengers to expect higher than usual passenger volumes over the coming weekend (April 7-10) as travelers return home from the 2023…

EL PASO, TX - Passengers at El Paso International Airport (ELP) continue to bring a record number of guns to the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) security checkpoints. As of April 2nd of this year, TSA officers at ELP have…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –  A Randolph County, W.Va. man was cited by police after Transportation Security Administration officers at West Virginia International Yeager Airport stopped the man with a loaded handgun at the security checkpoint on Monday…

PHOENIX - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is holding two recruitment events on Tuesday, April 4th and Wednesday, April 5th to assist individuals interested in an exciting new federal career as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO…

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Westchester County Airport prevented a Florida man from bringing his loaded handgun onto his flight on Sunday, April 2.  The man’s 9mm handgun was loaded with 10…