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fromWIRED
1 day agoCBP Facility Codes Sure Seem to Have Leaked Via Online Flashcards
The public Quizlet set contained information about alleged codes for specific facility entrances. 'Checkpoint doors code?' asked one card, with a specific four-digit combination listed in response.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days agoUS marine detained after TSA finds live explosive round in checked bag
The marine told investigators he found the round in the field about a year ago and kept it, thinking it wasn't live. Due to extensive rust and corrosion, the round's original identifying paint markings were no longer visible, making it difficult to determine whether it was an inert training munition or a live explosive device.
Los Angeles
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fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
22 hours agoThe FAA's "Temporary" Flight Restriction for Drones is a Blatant Attempt to Criminalize Filming ICE
The Trump administration's flight restriction limits the First Amendment right to record law enforcement using drones near ICE and CBP vehicles.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
3 days agoThe Rising Tide of Executive Protection: Corporations Ramp Up Security in an Era of Heightened Threats
Companies are increasingly investing in executive protection due to rising threats, making it a strategic necessity for business continuity and resilience.
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fromFast Company
3 weeks agoThe TSA staff shortage is dragging on at U.S. airports. Some experts say privatization is the solution
Private security contractors at some U.S. airports maintain continuous operations during government shutdowns because their federal contracts ensure uninterrupted funding, unlike TSA-staffed airports that face disruptions.
SF politics
fromFast Company
3 weeks agoThe TSA staff shortage is dragging on at U.S. airports. Some experts say privatization is the solution
Private security contractors at some U.S. airports maintain continuous operations during government shutdowns because their federal contracts ensure uninterrupted funding, unlike TSA-staffed airports that face disruptions.
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks agoThis Is Why You Should Never Put Your Phone in the TSA Bin, According to Frequent Flyers and Travel Experts
I had my camera stolen while going through security. It was a painful loss, mainly because of the memories captured on it. When she brought it up to the security officers, they told her there was no video coverage of that area.
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fromTravel + Leisure
4 weeks agoThese Simple Mistakes Slow Down Airport Security the Most, According to the TSA-and Not Having This 1 Item May Cost You
The biggest cause for slowdowns at checkpoints is when passengers simply forget the TSA's key rules. Those who try to bring prohibited items like liquids over 3.4 ounces and firearms through the checkpoint will ultimately slow down the process. Small oversights can add up quickly, and even the most well-traveled passenger can recall a time when they forgot they had a half-filled water bottle or a small pocket knife, leading to extra time in line.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks agoHeads Down! Hands Up!' Passengers Capture Scary Moment Feds Storm Plane to Deal With Possible Security Matter'
Southwest Flight 2094 made an emergency landing in Atlanta after a possible security matter, with federal officers and police boarding to detain a passenger amid reports of a bomb threat.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month agoHomeland Security suspends TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is suspending the TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs as a partial government shutdown continues. The programs are designed to help speed registered travelers through security lines. Suspending them could cause headaches for fliers. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement that "shutdowns have serious real world consequences."
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