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March 8, 2023 | Local Press Release
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 Monday, March 6. The man’s 9mm handgun was loaded with seven bullets…
March 8, 2023 | Local Press Release
HOUSTON — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for spring break travelers and offers a few travel tips for the most efficient checkpoint experience. The spring break travel season begins around Feb. 17 and continues through…
March 7, 2023 | Local Press Release
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Bradley International Airport (BDL) has installed new state-of-the-art advanced technology computed tomography checkpoint scanners (CT).…
March 7, 2023 | Local Press Release
PHILADELPHIA - Traveling through a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security checkpoint with an infant, toddler or small child can go smoothly when travelers know what to expect and prepare in advance.  “If you’re traveling with…
March 3, 2023 | Local Press Release
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is holding a recruiting event on March 29th to assist individuals interested in an exciting new federal career as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International…
March 3, 2023 | Local Press Release
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – Residents of Harrison County, W.Va., and the surrounding region will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) popular TSA PreCheck® program at North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB) from March 13…
March 2, 2023 | Local Press Release
SALT LAKE CITY - Officers with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detected a loaded gun and three rounds of ammunition in the carry-on luggage of a male passenger ticketed for travel to…
March 2, 2023 | Local Press Release
ERIE, Pa. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Erie International Airport Tom Ridge Field prevented a Warren, Pa., woman from bringing her loaded handgun onto her flight early this morning, Thursday, March 2. The woman’s .22…
March 2, 2023 | Local Press Release
NORFOLK, Va. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Norfolk International Airport prevented a Kentucky man from bringing his loaded handgun onto his flight on Wednesday, March 1, just two days after they…
March 1, 2023 | Local Press Release
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer prevented an explosive device from being loaded onto a flight at Lehigh Valley International Airport on Monday, Feb. 27. The device was detected during the routine screening of…
March 1, 2023 | Local Press Release
NORFOLK, Va. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Norfolk International Airport prevented a Nevada resident from bringing her handgun onto her flight on Monday, Feb. 27. The .45 caliber gun was unloaded, however there were…
March 1, 2023 | Local Press Release
LANCASTER, Pa. – Residents of Lancaster and the surrounding area will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) popular TSA PreCheck® program or the Transportation Worker Identification…
February 27, 2023 | Local Press Release
DES MOINES – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a handgun from making its way onboard an airplane at Des Moines International Airport (DSM) Sunday. This is the first firearm detected at a DSM checkpoint this year.…
February 24, 2023 | Local Press Release
GREENVILLE, N.C.— Officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that it has completed installation of a computed tomography (CT) X-ray scanner in the security checkpoint at Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV).…
February 24, 2023 | Local Press Release
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at North Central West Virginia Airport prevented a Harrison County, W.Va., resident from bringing a handgun onto his flight yesterday (Feb. 23). The .38 caliber gun was…
February 24, 2023 | Local Press Release
RICHMOND, Va. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Richmond International Airport prevented a Richmond resident from bringing her loaded handgun onto her flight yesterday (Feb. 23). The .38 caliber gun was loaded with five…
February 24, 2023 | Local Press Release
DULLES, 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) officers…
February 24, 2023 | Local Press Release
RICHMOND, Va. – Residents of Richmond and the surrounding area will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) popular TSA PreCheck® program or the Transportation Worker Identification…
February 21, 2023 | Local Press Release
SAN FRANCISCO – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that its security screening officers at the three major airports in the Bay Area detected 35 firearms in travelers’ carry-on luggage in 2022. Every one of these…
February 21, 2023 | Local Press Release
NORFOLK, Va. – Residents of Norfolk and the surrounding area will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) popular TSA PreCheck® program at the Norfolk AAA offices from Feb. 27 to March 3, where officials will host a…
February 21, 2023 | Local Press Release
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Burlington International Airport (BTV) detected a firearm during security screening on Saturday, February 18. BTV TSA Officers detected the firearm in a man’s carry-on…
February 21, 2023 | Local Press Release
SACRAMENTO, California - Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Sacramento International Airport (SMF) detected 50 firearms in travelers’ carry-on luggage in 2022. Every one of these firearms was discovered during the routine X-ray…
February 21, 2023 | Local Press Release
LAS VEGAS - Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas detected 108 firearms in travelers’ carry-on luggage in 2022. Every one of these firearms was discovered during the routine X-…
February 21, 2023 | Local Press Release
HONOLULU - Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers in Hawaii detected seven firearms in travelers’ carry-on luggage in 2022, with the greatest number of firearms discovered Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), the state’s…
February 21, 2023 | Local Press Release
NORFOLK, Va. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Norfolk International Airport prevented a Virginia Beach, Va., resident from bringing his loaded handgun onto his flight yesterday (Feb. 20). The 9mm gun was loaded with seven…

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