George Washington University’s Homeland Security Policy Institute (HSPI) had the honor of hosting DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano for what was billed as the First Annual Homeland Security Address. It was clear the Secretary has a new passion for delivering her remarks, but as polished as she may have been in presenting new material, her remarks were remarkably devoid of anything groundbreaking.
Aviation Security: Curbside to Cockpit – Homeland Security Watch
In a recent speech to the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Law and National Security, Transportation Security Administrator John S. Pistole discussed the need for aviation security to be “curbside to cockpit.” Unfortunately, today’s attack at the Domodedovo Airport on the outskirts of Moscow (the busiest airport in Eastern Europe), demonstrates the importance of a comprehensive approach to aviation security.
Congress adjourns without action on two controversial measures. They DIED! – News & Events – Longies.com The attempt by Yemeni terrorists to blow up aircraft with improvised explosives led Rep. Edward Markey, D-Mass., on Nov. 16 to file the Air Cargo Security Act. Markey was the author of legislation in 2009 that required that air […]
TSA looks to expedite screening for air cargo on US-bound passenger planes – CSMonitor.com The Transportation Security Administration is moving ahead, on a faster-than-expected timetable, to close a gap in security screening of international air cargo carried aboard US-bound passenger flights. Air freight forwarders and members of the global shipping industry learned Friday that TSA […]
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is informing industry that the requirement to screen 100 percent of cargo on passenger planes inbound to the United States will be met by December 31, 2011. Did I miss something? What has happened over the last six months that makes TSA think inbound cargo will be 100 percent screened by the end of the year? There’s aggressive action and then there’s unrealistic optimism.
Coping with tough air-cargo inspection requirements – Homeland Security Newswire
It has been four months since the TSA announced the implementation of the 100 percent air cargo screening requirement. The piece-by-piece screening of cargo originating in the United States on passenger aircraft have had and will continue to have serious ramifications for certain industries that rely on aircraft transportation.
Airports Consider Using Private Security Screeners – NPR
Following the furor over invasive airport security screenings and personal pat-downs, some airports are now considering replacing government security screeners with private companies.
TSA Worker Gets 2 Years for Planting Logic Bomb in Screening System – Wired Threat Level
A former TSA worker convicted of planting a logic bomb on a system used to screen airline passengers was sentenced to two years in prison and ordered to pay about $60,000 in restitution to the TSA.
Leahy Sets Cyber Privacy Agenda – NextGov
Sen. Patrick Leahy, chairman of the Judiciary Committee, on Tuesday unveiled an ambitious agenda for changing the country’s privacy laws to keep pace with the digital age.
Homeland security chief seeks tougher cargo controls | European Voice Janet Napolitano, the US secretary for homeland security, today urged EU member states to help strengthen international cargo security. Speaking in Brussels, Napolitano announced plans to expand an international programme to strengthen security of cargo transport, supply networks and transport infrastructure in the wake of […]
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