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Port of Palm Beach human trafficking prevention training

Port of Palm Beach implements training to prevent human trafficking

January 29, 2021

The Port of Palm Beach implemented human trafficking prevention training for its employees. The training focuses on teaching employees how to identify human trafficking victims and how to get them help.

Ghana Port Authority conducts security drills for situational awareness

Ghana Ports and Harbors Authority conducts drills for security personnel and incident response

October 29, 2020

Random simulations took place to test security personnel’s aptitude included prevention, detection and disposal of stowaway attempts, port-users gate clearance procedures, access control procedures and understanding of video surveillance operations.

NY/NJ Port Authority Names New Chief Security Officer

September 21, 2017

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey recently named John Bilich as the agency’s new permanent Chief Security Officer.

TSA Recognizes Transit Agencies and Passenger Railroads

April 13, 2016

The TSA has commended 13 transit and passenger-rail agencies for achieving the TSA's highest rating for transit security.

Study: Cyber Security in Ports Insufficient

July 3, 2013

America’s largest commercial ports have failed to build up defenses against potential cyber attacks, a new study contends, raising concerns about the vulnerability of computer networks that help move energy, food and other goods to market, the Los Angeles Times reports.

Port Authority Appoints New Chief of Police

June 20, 2013

Port Authority CSO Joseph Dunne announced the appointment of Louis Koumoutsos as Chief of the nearly 1,600-member Port Authority Police Department.

Port Authority’s New CSO Aims to Build Interagency Cooperation

Diane Ritchey

April 1, 2013

Last year, Joe Dunne, a 32-year NYPD veteran, was appointed to the newly created position of chief security officer of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Specifically, he’s in charge of all the Port Authority’s security and public safety issues, including its 1,700-man police department. Now six months into his new role, what challenges has he faced in securing one of the most visible ports in the world?

Port Authority appoints 33-year veteran as new acting police chief

May 21, 2012

Lt. John Ryan was selected on Friday, following the announcement that three senior officers are being asked to retire.

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