James Echoes TSA Announcement
to Enhance Security Measures
JEFFERSON CITY, September 26, 2006-The Transportation
Security Administration (TSA) announced it is adjusting its total
ban on liquids, gels and aerosols effective today.
“Our first goal is to ensure those traveling to
and from Missouri are safe,” said Mark James Director of Missouri
Department of Public Safety. “We must stress vigilance when
traveling and these logical security adjustments are appropriate.”
There are two significant changes: Travelers will be
allowed to carry travel-size toiletries (3 oz or less) that fit comfortably
in one quart-size, clear plastic, zip-top bag through security checkpoints.
Travelers may also bring items, including beverages, purchased in
the secure, boarding area on-board the aircraft.
TSA will be enhancing security measures throughout the
airport environment, both visible and not visible to the traveling
public. Examples of these measures include; more random screening
of employees, additional canine patrols, stronger air cargo security
measures, more rigorous identity verification standards and deploying
more trained security officers in bomb appraisal and screening by
observation techniques. It is unlikely that further adjustments to
the ban on
liquids, gels and aerosols will be made in the near future.
The U.S. Homeland Security threat level for aviation
remains at Orange, or high, and will not change at this time. This
security regime will apply to all domestic and international flights
departing U.S. airports. Travelers should, however, check with transportation
security authorities their country-of-origin for flights originating
at non-U.S. airports.
Additional information can be found at the TSA Public
Website www.tsa.gov, which will be
updated numerous times daily with FAQs and any clarification.