December 9 2002 - TSA Conducts Explosives Detection Canine Team Demonstration at New York John F. Kennedy Airport

Monday Dec. 9 2002

TSA Media Contact:  Mark Hatfield
(917) 620-2642 (cell)

Media Advisory

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) continues to work toward its deadline of screening all checked luggage by Dec. 31.   Among the multiple tools used by the TSA to screen checked baggage are the TSA Canine Explosive Detection teams at airports across the country which TSA will demonstrate at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Dec. 10.

Canine teams offer mobility and versatility enhancing screening and explosive detection throughout the entire airport environment.  

Adm. James M. Loy under secretary of transportation for security said "Canine teams give us another highly reliable tool for ensuring the safety of the traveling public as we continue to press our war against terrorism."

WHO:
William Hall Federal Security Director
Inspector Lawrence Fields Port Authority Police Department at JFK Explosives Detection Canine Teams (dog and handler)

WHAT:
Explosives Detection Canine Team Demonstration
Photo opportunity and interviews with FSD and handlers

WHEN:
Tuesday Dec. 10 2002
12:45 p.m.

WHERE:
Terminal 4 - Departure Level Ticketing Area
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport