Transportation Security

TSA employs a risk-based strategy to secure U.S. transportation systems, working closely with transportation sector stakeholders, as well as the partners in the law enforcement and intelligence community.

Transportation Security Overview

The Transportation Security Administration was created to strengthen the security of the nation’s transportation systems while ensuring the freedom of movement for people and commerce.
Aviation Security

In response to both 9/11 and evolving threats, and with the help and support of Congress, DHS has significantly adapted and enhanced its ability to detect threats through a multi-layered, risk-based system.
Cargo Screening

Securing the global supply chain, while ensuring its smooth functioning, is essential to our national security and economic prosperity.
Transportation Security Results

Since the Department's creation, we have worked to secure all modes of transportation, land, air and sea.
Traveler Redress Inquiry Program (DHS TRIP)

For travelers who have been repeatedly identified for additional screening and who want to file an inquiry to have erroneous information corrected in DHS systems.