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The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Feb. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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TSA officers prevent Ohio man from bringing loaded gun onto flight at Huntington Tri-State Airport
Release: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. A Lawrence County, Ohio, man was cited by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Huntington Tri-State Airport detected a handgun in the mans carry-on bag early this morning (Feb. 17). The gun was loaded with five bullets.
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Temporary TSA PreCheck application center set for Feb. 21 to March 3 in Falls Church
Release: FALLS CHURCH, Va. Residents of the Falls Church/Arlington area will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) popular TSA PreCheck program at the AAA Falls Church-Seven Corners office parking lot from Feb. 21 to March 3, where officials will host a temporary pop-up enrollment center in a specially marked RV parked at 6290 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church, Va., 22044.
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Section 321 Data Pilot: Modification of Data Elements, Expansion of Pilot To Include Additional Test Participants, and Extension of Pilot discussed on Feb. 16 by Homeland Security Department
The US Homeland Security Department published a four page notice on Feb. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Feature Article: Breakthrough Alert Messaging for a Mobile Public
News Release: The Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) refers to the rapidly growing areas of land that lie between the urban sprawl of cities and towns, and the undeveloped more rural and forested countryside and mountains. It is in the WUI that the danger and damage from the growing risk of wildfires is most prevalent.
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Disaster Recovery Centers to Close on Sundays
News Release: ATLANTA - All FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in Georgia will be closed on Sundays, starting Feb. 19, 2023. Regular hours will resume Monday through Saturday.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Declaration of Owner and Declaration of Consignee When Entry Is Made by an Agent on Feb. 15
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Feb. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Forced Labor Technical Expo discussed on Feb. 15 by Homeland Security Department
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Feb. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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What It’s Like to Face the Fire
Members of S&T’s communications team recently spent a brisk morning at the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI), but we did not feel cold for very long on that chilly day—we started off with a warm welcome by the MFRI administration and instructors and before we knew it, we were dressed in firefighting turnout gear and in a small room facing a real fire in a training scenario.
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DHS Opens 23.1 Small Business Innovation Research Solicitation
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) 23.1 Solicitation is now open and accepting applications from U.S. small businesses interested in submitting research proposals for seven diverse homeland security technology needs.
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FY23 National Defense Authorization Act Authorizes Secret Service to Continue Operation of the National Computer Forensics Institute
On Dec. 23, 2022, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. This bill formally reauthorizes the United States Secret Service to continue operating the National Computer Forensics Institute (NCFI) for fiscal years 2023 to 2028.
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FEMA Teams Helping Pike County Survivors Jump-start their Recovery
News Release: ATLANTA - FEMA teams are on the ground helping people in Pike County, which was added to the major disaster declaration for Georgia’s severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes of Jan. 12. Pike County residents who sustained damage or losses from the storms may now apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
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National Love your Pet Day
News Release: Did you know that Feb. 20 is National Love Your Pet Day? Pet ownership has increased over the last couple of years. Many people find having a pet can play a critical role in reducing feelings of depression, anxiety, isolation, and loneliness.
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Florida man arrested with loaded gun at Trenton-Mercer Airport checkpoint
A Florida man was arrested by police on Sunday, Dec. 18, after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped him with a loaded .380 caliber handgun in his carry-on bag at the Trenton-Mercer Airport security checkpoint
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TSA expects heavy December holiday travel volume throughout New England airports
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is expecting a busy end of year holiday season at New England airports. This year’s end of year holiday travel period will be Thursday, Dec. 22 through Tuesday, January 3.
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TSA offers end-of-the-year holiday travel tips for passengers departing Sacramento International Airport
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) anticipates steady passenger volumes through the security checkpoints at Sacramento International Airport (SMF) during the end-of-the-year holiday travel season.
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Firearm detections at Tennessee TSA security checkpoints at all-time highs
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Tennessee airports have discovered a total of 353 firearms at security checkpoints to date in 2022. Each of the firearms were discovered by TSA officers during the routine screening of carry-on property.
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TSA officers catch two guns at Richmond International Airport on Sunday: New record set
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) team at Richmond International Airport caught two individuals with loaded guns at the security checkpoints on Sunday, Dec. 18
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TSA officer at Harrisburg International Airport stops loaded gun at checkpoint
A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer at Harrisburg International Airport stopped a Florida resident with a loaded 9mm handgun in his carry-on bag at the airport security checkpoint on Thursday, Dec. 15.
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TSA shares tips for travelers with disabilities, medical devices, medical conditions at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Individuals with disabilities or medical conditions, and who use medical devices should not think of a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint as a barrier to travel.
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