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By: Emily O’Neill

By: Emily O’Neill. History . Started soon after 9/11 To ensure the safety of America’s Transportation Agencies Official beginning: Congress passed Aviation and Transportation Security Act November 19, 2001 Officially established administration In March 2003

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By: Emily O’Neill

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  1. By: Emily O’Neill

  2. History • Started soon after 9/11 • To ensure the safety of America’s Transportation Agencies • Official beginning: • Congress passed Aviation and Transportation Security Act • November 19, 2001 • Officially established administration • In March 2003 • TSA was moved from the Department of Transportation to the Department of Homeland Security • Department of Homeland Security • Controlled by the Executive Branch of Government

  3. Mission of TSA • “The Transportation Security Administration protects the Nation’s transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce.” • Allow people of this country to travel safely and freely • Set a high standard of travel through its processes and technologies

  4. Jurisdiction • Executive Branch • Department of Homeland Security • Transportation Security Administration • All travelers • Traveling regulations

  5. Current Story • New Technology • Imaging Detection Software • More Private • Efficient • Currently being tested • Does not require physical contact • Indicate location of weapon on person through the IDS, not by individual searches

  6. Is It Needed? • Yes. • USA is a powerful nation • Vulnerable • Prevent another 9/11 • Ensures safety for traveling • Airports • Transit systems • Trains • Etc.

  7. Leaders of TSA J. Pistole Gale D. Rossides

  8. Works Cited • http://www.tsa.gov/index.shtm • http://www.google.com/imghp • http://www.tsa.gov/press/releases/2011/0201.shtm

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