Press Releases

NEWARK, N.J. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers caught a man with a gun in his carry-on luggage at Newark-Liberty International Airport, yesterday, March 30, but the baggage belonged to his traveling companion, who took…

RENO, Nevada - Approximately 50 members of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workforce including a TSA manager from Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) are augmenting the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) pandemic…

NEW YORK – A local man was arrested after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers caught him with a 9mm handgun loaded with 10 bullets at one of the John F. Kennedy International Airport security checkpoints on Monday, March 29.…

MOSINEE, WI – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) has steadily handled the recent uptick in passenger volume during the past month. However, TSA reminds travelers that by following a few suggestions,…

APPLETON, WI – Residents of east-central Wisconsin will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administration’s popular TSA PreCheck® program at Appleton International Airport (ATW) April 19-23. The airport is a convenient location to…

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – An Ocean County, New Jersey, man was stopped by the security team at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint at the Atlantic City International Airport on Sunday, March 28, when they detected a 9mm handgun…

BIRMINGHAM – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is ready for the continued surge in spring break travelers.  Acrylic barriers and upgraded technology now reduce or eliminate physical contact between passengers and TSA staff. The…

CHICAGO – About 50 members of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workforce are assisting with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) response to support the needs of communities affected by the coronavirus pandemic and they…

ARLINGTON, Va. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers caught a Fairfax County, Virginia, resident with a .40 caliber handgun loaded with 15 bullets including one in the chamber in the man’s carry-on items at a Ronald Reagan…

PHILADELPHIA—Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Philadelphia International Airport caught a .32 caliber handgun in a Gloucester County, New Jersey, man’s carry-on bag at one of the checkpoints early this morning. The TSA team…

BUFFALO, N.Y. —  The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint at Buffalo Niagara International Airport is now using new technology that confirms the validity of a traveler’s identification (ID) and confirms their flight…

ARLINGTON, Va.—Airline travel volume is starting to pick up since the pandemic began a year ago, but with the CDC continuing to advise against non-essential travel, not everyone is ready to fly again. Whether you’re waiting for the CDC to give the “…

SPOKANE, Washington - With an anticipated spike in the number of people traveling around the spring break period, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) highlighted its use of new technologies and modified security procedures to help…

APPLETON, WI – Residents of east-central Wisconsin will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administration’s popular TSA PreCheck® program at Appleton International Airport (ATW) April 19-23. The airport is a convenient location to…

SEATTLE - Ahead of what is projected to be a busy spring break travel period, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) highlighted its use of touchless technologies and modified security procedures to help protect the health and safety of…

NORFOLK, Va.—Transportation Security Administration officers at Norfolk International Airport stopped a 9mm handgun and two boxes of ammunition from getting through the checkpoint on Thursday, March 18. It was the fourth gun caught at the checkpoint…

 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Florida man was stopped by Transportation Security Administration officers at Yeager Airport on Sunday, March 21, when they detected a 9mm handgun loaded along with a gun magazine loaded with 15 bullets among the man’s…

FT. LAUDERDALE – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) have intercepted 25 guns – 22 of which were loaded – so far this year.  Five of those were stopped this weekend.…

HARTFORD, Conn. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) law enforcement and police departments from Connecticut, and New York recently partnered with the Connecticut State Police (CSP) to assess their ability to hunt and stop unauthorized…

WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today the expansion of its TSA PreCheck® expedited screening program with the addition of LATAM Airlines Group, TAM-Linhas Aereas S.A., LAN Peru S.A. and Aerolane Lineas Aereas…

ITHACA, N.Y. - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has installed new acrylic shields at the security checkpoint at Ithaca Tompkins International Airport as part of the agency’s continued efforts to implement initiatives to help prevent…

PITTSBURGH, Pa. –  Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers caught a local woman with a .380 caliber handgun at the security checkpoint early this morning, Thursday, March 18. It was the ninth handgun stopped by TSA officers at…

LINTHICUM, Md. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) caught a man with a .357 caliber handgun loaded with 13 bullets at the checkpoint on Wednesday, March 17. It…

PHILADELPHIA—Transportation Security Administration officers at Philadelphia International Airport have caught two travelers with guns at the airport security checkpoints within the last week. They stopped a man with a .40 caliber gun loaded with 15…

MONTOURSVILLE, Pa. - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has installed new acrylic shields at the security checkpoint at Williamsport Regional Airport as part of the agency’s continued efforts to implement initiatives to help prevent…