Tag: Transportation Security Administration

Transportation Security Administration Opens Training Facility in Las Vegas

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently marked the official launch of the TSA Academy West in Las Vegas. TSA Administrator David Pekoske joined federal, county, and local officials for the ribbon-cutting event on June 9. TSA Academy West is a 26,000-square-foot facility that features six classrooms, two large multipurpose rooms, and virtual instruction space. The […]

Should U.S. Airports Ban Facial Recognition Security Tech?

The use of facial recognition technology has long been controversial, but the debate is heating up again among lawmakers and the security industry. Several U.S. senators have called on the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to immediately halt its deployment of the high-tech biometric solution at domestic airports. Meanwhile, the Security Industry Association (SIA) has deemed […]