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Transportation Security

TSA employs a risk-based strategy to secure U.S. transportation systems, working closely with transportation sector stakeholders, as well as the partners in the law enforcement and intelligence community.

  • DHS/TSA/PIA-047 TSA Contact Center

    DHS/TSA/PIA-047 TSA Contact Center

  • Loaned Executive Program Assignment Announcement for Senior Advisor, Air Cargo Security, TSA

    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) seeks to bring in one or more Loaned Executive(s) to advise the Transportation Security Administration Security Policy and Industry Engagement  on all air cargo security matters.

  • Loaned Executive Program Assignment Announcement for Senior Advisor, Social Media Customer Service, TSA

    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) seeks to bring in one or more Loaned Executives (Senior Advisor) to advise the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) on establishing a social media customer service program, @AskTSA, in order to assist the passenger before, during and after travel in real time. This effort is in direct support of the Federal Government’s efforts to promote travel and tourism to the United States (U.S.), and is a part of broader DHS efforts to improve the travel experience for commercial aviation travelers.

  • Privacy Documents for the TSA

    Privacy Documents for the TSA

  • Secure Flight Report

    Secure Flight Report, December 2006, DHS Privacy Office Report to the Public on the Transportation Security Administration’s Secure Flight Program and Privacy Recommendations.

  • September 2017 Jones Act Waivers

    On September 8, 2017 and in recognition of the severity of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Elaine Duke approved a waiver of the federal Jones Act.  This waiver will ensure that over the next week, all options are available to distribute fuel to states and territories impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, both historic storms. The waiver will be in effect for seven days after signature and is specifically tailored to transportation of refined products in hurricane-affected areas.

  • Small Vessel Security Strategy

    The Small Vessel Security Strategy addresses the risk that small vessels might be used to smuggle terrorists or weapon of mass destruction (WMD) into the United States or might be used as either a stand-off weapon platform or as a means of a direct attack with a waterborne improvised explosive device (WBIED). This strategy also describes the small vessel community and the environment in which it operates.

  • TSA Claims Data

    A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) collection of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Claims Data from 2002 to 2017 in either xls, xlsx, or pdf format.

  • TSA Congressional

    TSA Congressional Testimony & Reports

  • TSA Contact Center Reports

    TSA Contact Center Reports