TSA’s Risk-Based Security Initiatives
Layered Security Approach
TSA uses layers of security as part of a risk-based approach to protecting passengers and
our nation’s transportation systems. Multiple layers combine to create a much stronger
system.
Although checkpoint operations are the most visible layer, they represent just one part of
TSA’s security system.
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Context of a Layered Approach to Aviation Security
If TSA can confirm a person’s identity and learn more about them through information
they opt to provide, in combination with our other layers of security, physical screening
can be expedited for many people.
Prescreening;
before arriving at the airport
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Risk-Based Passenger Security Overview
TSA is undertaking efforts to provide the most effective security in the most efficient
way and improve the passenger experience at airport security checkpoints by applying
an intelligence-driven risk-based approach.
Guiding Principles of Risk-Based Security
1. The majority of airline passengers are low risk.
2. The more information available on each passenger, the easier it is to assess risk.
3. Behavior detection and interviewing techniques should be strengthened in the screening
process.
4. TSA must accelerate its efforts to optimize screening processes and the use of technology
to gain system-wide efficiencies.
5. Increase security by focusing on unknowns; expedite known/trusted travelers.
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Expedited Screening Entry Points
There are several ways to receive the expedited screening experience including:
• TSA Pre✓™ available at 40 airports, expanding to 100 by end of 2013
• DoD available at 10 airports
• CBP Trusted Travelers including Global Entry, SENTRI and NEXUS
• Certain frequent flyers
• Known Crew Member available at 29 airports
• 12 & Under, 75 & Older
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TSA Pre✓™ Expedited Screening Initiatives
TSA Pre✓™
Passengers become eligible for expedited screening to access TSA Pre™ expedited screening lanes
through various mechanisms including membership in U.S. Customs and Border Protection Trusted
Traveler programs or through partner airlines by meeting TSA established frequent flyer eligibility and
opt-in criteria. If TSA determines a passenger is qualified, the low- risk status designation is embedded in
the passenger’s boarding pass. By placing more focus on prescreening, TSA is able to expedite physical
screening for known passengers while increasing system-wide effectiveness.
Over 13 million TSA Pre™ passengers have been screened to date.
DoD CAC Card
Active Duty Military Members, Reserve and National Guard may receive TSA Pre✓™ screening at 10
airports by presenting their DOD Common Access Card (CAC) card to be scanned.
473, 599 have been screened since November 2011. The program is currently pursuing a list-based DoD
solution which does not require a CAC card to be scanned. This will enable active duty military to access
TSA Pre✓™ at all 40 airports.
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TSA Pre™ Application Process
The TSA Pre✓™ Application Process will allow pre-approved, low-risk travelers, to experience expedited
screening at TSA Pre✓™ airports. The TSA Pre✓™ Application Program will be available in Fall 2013.
Fee Based Program - Anticipated to be $85
5 year validity - Similar to CBP Trusted Traveler programs
Available to U.S. citizens - U.S. Passport will not be required
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Members will be assigned a Known Traveler Number (KTN)
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The Application process is a two step process
• 1.) Apply online 2.) visit an enrollment center to complete process
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The initial two airport enrollment sites will be located at IAD and IND (Fall 2013)
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Enrollment sites will be expanded in a phased approach nationwide
Icons provide by the nounproject.com
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TSA Pre™ Passenger Experience at the Airport
1. Access the TSA Pre™ lane (children age 12 and under traveling with a parent or
guardian)
2. Present boarding pass and ID to the Travel Document Checker
3. Scan barcode and boarding pass
4. If directed by the Travel Document Checker, proceed through the TSA Pre™ lane
where you will receive expedited screening
TSA Pre™ Experience
 Quicker throughput
 Shorter Lines
 Shorter wait times
 Improved customer experience
No Divestiture of:
 Shoes
 3-1-1 compliant bag
 Laptop
 Light outerwear/jacket
 Belts
TSA will always incorporate random and unpredictable security measures throughout the airport
and no individual will be guaranteed expedited screening.
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TSA Pre™ Airline Participation
TSA currently partners with six airlines to provide TSA Pre✓™ by putting the low-risk
designation in the barcode of the boarding pass. In addition, Southwest Airlines, Hawaiian
and JetBlue are anticipated to participate in TSA Pre✓™ by the end of Calendar Year 2013.
Currently, Delta, United, American, US Airways and Hawaiian Airlines provide a TSA Pre✓™ indicator on
boarding passes.
Additionally, TSA is partnering with additional airlines to update their systems to include printing the
TSA Pre✓™ indicator on the face of the boarding pass.
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Expedited Passenger Screening Experience
How it works:
Expanded Prescreening
Passenger
Reservation
Airline
System
Secure
Flight
• Passengers provide data to
TSA Secure Flight through
airline systems
• Secure Flight conducts
watch list matching,
analyzes passenger risk and
delivers result to airline
• Airline places risk
designation in boarding pass
Real Time Threat Assessment
at the airport
K-9
Behavior
Detection
Officer
Passenger
Risk-Based Physical Screening
Travel Document
Checker
Security Checkpoint
• Behavior detection
No Divestiture of:
• Identity document
verification
• Shoes
• Transportation Security
Officer (TSO) directs
passenger to screening
lane
• Laptop
• 3-1-1 compliant bag
• Light outerwear/jacket
• Belts
Random and Unpredictable Screening Procedures
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Other Expedited Screening Initiatives
Initiative
Known Crew
Member
Children 12 and
under
Passenger 75 and
older
Description and Status (As of August 2013)
Initiative pursued jointly by Airlines for America (A4A), Airline Pilots Association (ALPA) and the
Transportation Security Administration that allows Flight Deck crew members to enter the sterile airport
area through specific designated crew access points using alternate screening procedures.
KCM average daily volume is 30,000. Over 8 million have been screened since the program started in
August 2011. Currently at 29 airports with expansion plans underway.
Modified screening procedures at all airports (not just TSA Pre✓™ airports) for passengers 12 years of
age and younger that allows them to keep their shoes on.
Since this nationwide initiative started in August 2011, over 45 million children have been screened.
Modified screening procedures at all airports (not just TSA Pre✓™ airports) enabling passengers 75 and
older to keep shoes and light outer garments on during screening process.
Since this nationwide initiative started in March 2012, over 20 million adults 75 and older have been
screened.
Policy decision to exempt WWII Veterans on chartered Honor Flights from physical screening.
WW II Honor Flight
Network
Nationwide implementation completed in Summer 2011. Since implementation approximately 9,500
Honor Flight passengers have been screened.
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Social Media
TSA monitors social media conversation about TSA Pre ™. The sentiment of the public continues to
trend upward and is overwhelmingly positive.
What is the public saying about TSA Pre ™?
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Risk Based Security Initiatives including TSA Pre™ Locations
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TSA Pre™ Information
http://www.tsa.gov/tsa-precheck
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Federal Security Director
Reed L. Roberts
Spokane International Airport
Eastern Washington District
Customer Support/Quality Improvement Manager
Patricia Mundy
Spokane International Airport | Eastern Washington District
Spokane, Pasco, Walla Walla, Pullman, East Wenatchee & Yakima
Office : 509.455.3304 | Mobile : 509.998.9258 | patricia.mundy@dhs.gov
Office of Public Affairs
Lorie Dankers
Spokeswoman & Public Affairs Manager
Alaska, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah & Washington
Office: 206.288.7810 | Mobile: 206.743.1497 | lorie.dankers@dhs.gov
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Additional Web Connections
Transportation Security Administration: www.tsa.gov
http://www.tsa.gov/tsa-precheck
www.tsa.gov/mobile
www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/travelers-disabilities-and-medical-conditions
Customs and Border Protection: www.cbp.gov
www.globalentry.gov
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