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Aviation Security

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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.

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National Strategy for Aviation Security

National Strategy for Aviation Security

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Aviation Security

DHS is working to improve aviation security across the globe by implementing enhanced security measures, both seen and unseen.

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Africa Joint Declaration on Aviation Security

Commitment to prevent unlawful interference with civil aviation, with particular attention to countering terrorist threats against civil aviation.

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Asia-Pacific Joint Declaration on Aviation Security

An Asia-Pacific Joint Declaration on Aviation Security has been reached.

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U.S.-EU Joint Statement

Joint review of the 2007 U.S.-E.U. Passenger Name Record PNR agreement on February 8-10, 2010, in Washington, D.C.