I did not want to provide a blueprint or roadmap for the terrorists, saying 'Here are our new security procedures'. John Pistole blueprintprocedureprovide Change image and share on social
The reason we are doing these types of pat downs and using the advanced imagery technology is trying to take the latest intelligence and how we know al Qaeda and affiliates want to hurt us, they want to bring down whether it is passenger air craft or cargo aircraft. John Pistole advanceaffiliateair share on social
Our pat-down approach is very similar to what is being utilized in Europe and, as we know, around the world. It's even much more thorough in other parts of the world. John Pistole approacheuropepart Change image and share on social
I want to improve TSA's counterterrorism focus through intelligence and cutting edge technology, support the TSA workforce, and strengthen the agency's relationships with stakeholders and the traveling public. All of these priorities are interconnected and are vital to TSA's mission - and I would say, all of our collective mission. John Pistole agencycollectivecounterterrorism share on social