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Aviation Security

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S&T Checked Baggage Program Fact Sheet

S&T is working on automated high-speed, high-performance checked baggage explosives detection systems for acquisition by the TSA.

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Written testimony of DHS Secretary Johnson for a House Committee on the Judiciary hearing titled “Oversight of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security”

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson addresses counterterrorism, aviation security, federal .gov cybersecurity and immigration/border security.

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Written testimony of TSA Acting Administrator for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security hearing titled “A Review of Access Control Measures at Our Nation's Airports, Part II”

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Acting Administrator Mel Carraway addresses TSA’s efforts in enhancing airport access control at our Nation’s airports.

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Report Assessing the Impact of the Automatic Selectee and No Fly Lists

Report Assessing the Impact of the Automatic Selectee and No Fly Lists

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Apex Screening at Speed

The Screening at Speed (SaS) Program is pursuing transformative R&D activities that support a future vision for increasing security effectiveness while dramatically reducing wait times and improving the passenger experience.

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Secondary Screening

The Secondary Screening Technology Development Program focuses on research, development, testing and evaluation of explosive trace detectors (ETDs).

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Commercial Aircraft Vulnerability and Mitigation

Conducting analysis and live-fire tests on commercial aircraft to determine the potential for catastrophic structural failure and evaluating countermeasures.

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Written testimony of TSA for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security hearing titled “Safeguarding Privacy and Civil Liberties While Keeping our Skies Safe”

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Office of Intelligence Assistant Administrator Steve Sadler addresses the TSA Secure Flight program.

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Written testimony of DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson for a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing titled “Worldwide Threats to the Homeland”

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson addresses DHS’ efforts to address worldwide threats to the homeland.

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Written testimony of USSS Director for a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing titled “Flying Under the Radar: Securing Washington D.C. Airspace”

U.S. Secret Service (USSS) Director Joseph Clancy addresses Secret Service’s role within the interagency, National Capital Region (NCR) airspace security effort.