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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that its security screening officers at the two major airports in East Texas Area detected 423 firearms in travelers’ carry-on luggage in 2022. Every one of these firearms was discovered during the routine X-ray screening of carry-on property at the security checkpoint. Nationwide last year, TSA officers found 6,542 firearms at 262 different airports.
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TSA breaks yet another record nationally for firearm discoveries in 2022
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today
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Guns detected at TSA checkpoints in Upstate New York increased in 2022
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped 23 handguns at Upstate New York airport security checkpoints in 2022, an increase from the 19 caught in 2021.
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Gordon: 'We are always watching closely for indicators of child exploitation'
An investigation by Homeland Security Investigations resulted in the conviction of four men for their involvement in an online child exploitation network.
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TSA prevents man from carrying handgun onto a flight at Newark Liberty International Airport
Release: NEWARK, N.J. A Lehigh Valley, Pa., man was arrested by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Newark Liberty International Airport stopped him with a.357 caliber handgun at a security checkpoint in Terminal C on Sunday, Jan. 29. The firearm was not loaded.
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Spalding County Tornado Survivors Can Get Help at Local Disaster Recovery Center
News Release: ATLANTA - Recovery specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are now available at the Spalding County Senior Center to assist residents of Spaulding County who were severely impacted by the Jan. 12 storms and tornadoes.
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TSA recruiting officers to work at Albany International Airport
Release: ALBANY, N.Y. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring additional men and women to work at Albany International Airport in preparation for the busy spring and summer travel seasons.
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TSA officers available to answer questions about the job of an officer for prospective recruits at Syracuse, Binghamton and Ithaca Airports in February
Release: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring officers to work at Syracuse Hancock International, Greater Binghamton and Ithaca Tompkins International Airports and the agency is staffing a series of informational recruitment tables at those three airports in February so that individuals...
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Statement from Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
News Release: WASHINGTON - Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
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“Border Codel (Executive Calendar)” published by the Congressional Record on Jan. 23
“Border Codel (Executive Calendar)“ was published in the Senate section on pages S48-S49 on Jan. 23
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Troup County Disaster Recovery Center to Open
News Release: ATLANTA - A FEMA disaster recovery center will open Sunday, Jan.29 in Troup County to provide one-on-one assistance to people directly affected by the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight line winds and tornadoes.
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Homeland Security Department publishes 4 notices in week ending Jan. 21
There were four notices published by the Homeland Security Department in week ending Jan. 21, according to the Federal Register.
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Two Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Dallas County and One in Hale County
News Release: CLANTON, Ala. - FEMA and the state of Alabama are opening three disaster recovery centers Jan. 28 and Jan. 29. Two will open in Dallas County and one in Hale County to assist tornado survivors.
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Application Period Opens for FEMA's Youth Preparedness Council
FEMA announced today young leaders across the nation can now apply to become a part of the 2023 Youth Preparedness Council (YPC).
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FEMA Helps 67,000 Florida Households with Hurricane Ian Housing Needs
FEMA has awarded grants to 63,000 households affected by Hurricane Ian for rental assistance or basic repairs of their storm-damaged home, and to date more than 4,000 households have participated in temporary hotel stays paid for by FEMA.
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Understanding Your FEMA Letter
Disaster survivors in Autauga, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore and Hale counties who applied for assistance from FEMA will receive an eligibility determination letter from FEMA in the mail or via email.
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FEMA Obligates Over $60.2 Million for Power Grid Repairs in Six Municipalities
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) obligated over $60.2 million distributed among 12 subprojects for the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) that include generation, transmission and distribution units in Bayamón, Caguas, Mayagüez, Ponce, San Juan and Toa Baja.
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FEMA Seeks Leaders for National Youth Preparedness Council
FEMA is accepting applications for the Youth Preparedness Council, a program that brings teens together from across the nation who are interested and engaged in community preparedness.
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Dawson: Investigators honored for 'efforts to dismantle these vile networks' of child predators
Homeland Security Investigations personnel were recently recognized by Assistant Attorney General Kenneth Polite Jr. for their transnational investigation targeting child pornography distributors.
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FEMA Teams Working in Alabama
FEMA is meeting survivors where they are to help jumpstart their recovery from the Jan. 12 severe storms and tornadoes.
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