The DHS is adding to screening procedures at 14 overseas airports with U.S.-bound flights in a project to keep terrorists from ever boarding the plane.
A federal law demanding 100 percent screening of all inbound cargo has been delayed by the Department of Homeland Security in favor of risk-based screening processes.
After TSA screeners failed to conduct random, secondary security checks on travelers, five have been fired and 38 more disciplined at Fort Myers airport.
In an effort to simplify and encourage trade between the U.S. and Canada, screening procedures for cargo crossing the border are being reduced to one check instead of two.
A San Diego man was removed from the United Express plane just moments before its departure time after he boarded without being screened and without a ticket.
Major sporting events, like the World Series or the Super Bowl, are no longer just athletic contests – they are the new “destination vacations” and, for global events like the Olympics or the World Cup, sources of national prestige and economic drivers.
New screening tools are becoming available that will help businesses be informed about their employees as it relates to professional licenses, certifications, driving records, criminal convictions, immigration status, etc. Having this information will help firms make better decisions that will mitigate the risk associated with many employment decisions including promotions, transfers, etc. and whether employees continue to qualify for the position they hold.
While employment screening is standard operating procedure for many companies today, some organizations haven’t revisited their policies in some time. Meanwhile, regulatory requirements and best practices have changed. As a result, many organizations unknowingly make common mistakes in employment background screening that can result in undue risks and security gaps.
