Archive for April 27, 2024

The dramatic growth of Artificial Intelligence undoubtedly is changing world behavior, both technically and virtually. Labor, as we know it today is taking on an unrecognizable complexion, with unforeseen change expected in the coming decades. The incredible surge in airport security technology over the last decade has reduced the “human factor” element, making the passenger…

Time waits for no man; this idiom is particularly true in technological advancement. Technology’s growth leaves little room for our comprehension of its capabilities before being released for public use. The economic principles of need guide the direction technology develops to satisfy the consumer desires, which the developer seeks to fulfill. National defense technology aims…

2023 has shown us a world of technological advancement that science fiction writers of the past could barely fathom. There is general uneasiness in the face of rapid AI development, robots used in every conceivable capacity, and facial recognition software that can identify an individual walking down a bustling street. We hope that these tools…

The message, broadcast in an internal video to the 60,000-strong federal agency, was clear: The Transportation Security Administration had an integrity problem, not to mention a public relations headache. Against the lavender-hued backdrop of the Homeland Security Department logo, then-Deputy Administrator John Halinski announced that employee misconduct and criminal behavior – along with the headlines…

Our US Air Traffic Control air traffic control system is one of the most critical parts of our infrastructure and undeniably the largest and most complex system in the world. Our system moves millions of passengers, tons of cargo and connects thousands of communities on a daily basis, requiring a level of safety, security and…

A federal watchdog criticized the Transportation Security Administration for mistakes in evaluating applications for private screeners at airports, but the agency contends the flaws have been remedied. The inspector general for the Department of Homeland Security found that TSA files for five airports that applied for permission to hire private screeners under the Screening Partnership…

The surge in airport security technology over the last two decades has ushered in a new era in ensuring safe passage for travelers.   Looking ahead, the next two decades promise further innovations in detection systems at U.S. and international airports. Integration of risk and intelligence-based threat information will further enhance security measures, making the passenger…

One of the busiest airports in the country was closed to arriving flights on Tuesday evening by reports of a drone flying nearby, showing how a single electronic toy could wreak havoc on an air-travel system already lagging in adopting technology to protect the skies. Newark Liberty International Airport, one of three main airports that…

Mr. Halinski has over 35 years of leadership and management experience in domestic and international activities. He was the COO for the TSA, and served 24 years as an USMC (United States Marine Corps) Officer specializing in intelligence, infantry, and counterterrorism. After retiring honorably from the Marine Corps in 2004 John Halinski became the Transportation Security Administration’s…