The current Transportation Security Administration (TSA) administrator and three former TSA administrators testified at a House Homeland Security Committee hearing on changes at the agency s…
238 viewsJames Lee Witt and James Loy talked the organization they co-chair, ProtectingAmerica.org, which aims to call attention to natural disaster preparedness in the U.S. before the next natural d…
319 viewsFormer department leaders talked about their experiences as members of the first Homeland Security Department. Former Secretary Ridge spoke first for 20 minutes. Then the others questioned h…
176 viewsThe panelists talked about the results of a national survey on preparedness for catastrophes and emergencies and future steps to improve readiness. They also talked about lessons learned fro…
106 viewsAdmiral James Loy spoke about homeland security. He talked about his experiences in the Coast Guard following September 11th, 2001 and measures taken to improve maritime security. He related…
77 viewsOfficials testified about U.S. intelligence policy and efforts to combat global terrorism. Among the topics they addressed were implementation of recommendations made by the September 11 Com…
192 viewsActing Secretary Admiral James Loy spoke to reporters about the fiscal year 2006 budget proposal for the Department of Homeland Security. He also answered questions from the reporters.
35 viewsPanelists addressed maritime and port security policy, technology requirements, and funding. Panelists discussed maritime and port security funding, security standards development and certif…
126 viewsThe Homeland Security Advisory Council held their quarterly meeting. The group provided advice to Secretary Tom Ridge. A number of issues were addressed, which included information sharing, …
141 viewsThe witnesses testified about the nation’s Terrorist Threat Advisory System, a color-coded warning system that is the primary means by which the federal government communicates to citizens i…
148 viewsDeputy Secretary Loy reported to the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States about the improvements in transportation security being made by the Department of Homelan…
86 viewsJames Loy talked about the “U.S. Visit” program. The program utilizes personal data, including fingerprints and digital photographs, to closely monitor and check foreign visitors to the Unit…
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