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Travel Security

  • Advance Passenger Information System (CBP)
    Established for commercial airline and vessel operators, APIS enhances border security by providing officers with pre-arrival and departure manifest data on all passengers and crew members.
  • Air Cargo Security Programs (TSA)
    The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is responsible for ensuring the security of all modes of transportation, including cargo placed aboard airplanes and particularly focuses on passenger-carrying planes.
  • Airline Security Screening (TSA)
    Highly trained Security Officers operate at over 700 security checkpoints and nearly 7,000 baggage screening areas each day. They use the latest technology and equipment combined with continually improving screening techniques.
  • Crew Member Self Defense Training Program (TSA)
    Basic security training for actively employed flight and cabin crewmembers in order to prepare them for potential threat conditions that may occur onboard an aircraft.
  • DHS Traveler Redress Inquiry Program (DHS TRIP)
    The Department of Homeland Security Traveler Redress Inquiry Program (DHS TRIP) is a single point of contact for individuals who have inquiries or seek resolution regarding difficulties they experienced during their travel screening at transportation hubs--like airports and train stations--or crossing U.S. borders.
  • Federal Air Marshals (TSA)
    Federal Air Marshals work across several law enforcement organizations, and in the air, they blend in with airline passengers and rely on their extensive training to protect the flying public.
  • Federal Air Marshals (TSA)
    Federal Air Marshals work across several law enforcement organizations, and in the air, they blend in with airline passengers and rely on their extensive training to protect the flying public.
  • Federal Flight Deck Officers (TSA)
    Under this program, the Federal Air Marshal Service trains eligible airline flight crew members in the use of firearms to defend against hijacking attempts and other acts of criminal violence.
  • Global Entry Program (CBP)
    Expedited screening and processing for pre-screened International travelers entering the United States.
  • Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program
    Information on the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program for travel to Guam or the Commonweath of the Northern Mariana Islands, scheduled to begin November 28, 2009.
  • Mass Transit (TSA)
    TSA seeks to advance mass transit and passenger rail security through a comprehensive strategic approach that enhances capabilities to detect, deter, and prevent terrorist attacks and respond to and recover from attacks and security incidents, should they occur.
  • Rail Security (TSA)
    Focusing on greater information sharing, increased training and public awareness, and providing greater assistance and funding for rail transit activities.
  • Small Vessel Security
    Small Vessel Security Summits are being held to discuss the concerns and issues posed by small vessels being used by terrorists in the maritime domain of the United States.
  • Small Vessel Security Strategy Implementation Plan
    The Small Vessel Security Strategy Implementation Plan is designed to manage risks associated with the potential exploitation of small vessels by terrorists in America’s maritime­ - its ports, shores and waterways.
  • US-VISIT
    US-VISIT supports the Department of Homeland Security's mission to protect our nation by providing biometric identification services to federal, state and local government decision makers to help them accurately identify the people they encounter and determine whether those people pose a risk to the United States.

 

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