Airport, Airline Employees About to Undergo More Vigorous Security Measures

By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com  Airport and airline employees will soon face tougher security measures being implemented by the TSA, CBS New York reports. Homeland Security made the announcement just weeks after a gun-smuggling operation in which a bag handler and ramp agent were involved.  Among the potential security measures could be airline-employee screenings, additional TSA…

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Number of Weapons Seized at Airports This Year Increased 20% Over Last Year

By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com  The number of weapons seized at airports this year have increased 20% over last year, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. TSA agents have confiscated 2,164 guns as of Christmas, which marks the seventh consecutive year of increases in the number of weapons seized. So what’s the deal? Haven’t people been warned enough…

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