The advance transmission of such information will give DHS more time to identify potential threats, then coordinate with airlines and foreign law-enforcement agencies to block suspect persons from boarding or remove them from the aircraft before takeoff.
"This advanced equipment will greatly enhance our ability to manage risk and focus on the greatest threats, particularly those presented by nuclear and radiological elements." DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff
Citizens can use the new website to find the information and resources needed to help keep themselves and their families safe in the event of an emergency, either manmade or natural.
"The addition of the EC120 is an important step in our efforts to modernize CBP Air and Marine fleet of aircraft in order to accomplish our mission," said Michael Kostelnik, Assistant Commissioner, CBP Air and Marine.
The FBI and the Internal Security Forces of Lebanon have disrupted a terrorist network that was planning an attack against the transportation system in the New York-New Jersey area.
Since and because of the 9/11 attacks against the United States, the 7/7 London subway bombings, and the Madrid rail bombings, DHS has taken a number of steps to manage risk and strengthen the U.S. rail system in several ways.
