Thompson, Hawley to Tour Security at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Friday, May 09, 2008
(WASHINGTON) – On Monday, May 12, 2008, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, will visit Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia with Transportation Security Administration Administrator Kip Hawley to tour and receive a briefing on the security infrastructure at the airport.
The purpose of the visit is to look at the busiest airport in the country in light of their multi-million dollar renovation project and how this project falls in line with TSA’s efforts to incorporate new technology, passenger checkpoint programs and other initiatives to enhance security on commercial air flights.
The tour and briefing will focus on the construction of new checkpoints and passenger, baggage, and employee screening systems. Airport leadership, airline representatives, and Customs and Border Protection regional representatives will also be in attendance. There will also be a press conference at 1:45pm at the Main Checkpoint.
WHAT: Tour and Briefing of Security Facilities
WHERE: Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, GA
WHEN: Monday, May 12, 2008
PRESS: 1:45pm at Main Checkpoint
WHO: Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS)
Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security
Kip Hawley
Administrator - Transportation Security Administration
Airport leadership
Airline representatives
Customs and Border Protection regional representatives
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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Chairman Thompson: Dena Graziano or Adam Comis at (202) 225-9978
Hartsfield-Jackson Press Conference: Herschel Grangent at (404) 530-2398
