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– 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

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

Jurisdiction

• Executive Branch– Department of Homeland Security• Transportation Security Administration

– All travelers– Traveling regulations

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

Is It Needed?

• Yes.– USA is a powerful nation– Vulnerable – Prevent another 9/11– Ensures safety for traveling• Airports• Transit systems• Trains• Etc.

Leaders of TSAJ. Pistole Gale D. Rossides

Works Cited

• http://www.tsa.gov/index.shtm• http://www.google.com/imghp• http://www.tsa.gov/press/releases/2011/020

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