The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has launched its Horizon 25 Strategy, setting out plans to modernise security checkpoints as the agency approaches its 25th anniversary.
The strategy, announced on 24 August by TSA Administrator David P. Cummins, identifies three priorities: modernising TSA checkpoints, improving the passenger experience and strengthening security across different modes of transport.
Under Horizon 25, the agency plans to advance enhancements to TSA PreCheck, improve the passenger journey, and change the process for acquiring new security technology.
The strategy also includes expanding the TSA’s capabilities to address threats involving unmanned aircraft systems.
TSA Administrator David P. Cummins said:President Trump and Secretary Mullin have entrusted me with the task of modernising TSA. In its first 25 years, this agency has performed its critical Homeland Security mission with dedication and excellence. As we look forward to the next 25 years, we must constantly work to stay ahead of evolving threats and deliver a Golden Age of Travel. Through the Horizon 25 Strategy, we will build a TSA that is agile, resilient and ready for tomorrow’s challenges.
The TSA also plans to increase its use of public-private partnerships. An updated Screening Partnership Program will replace TSA Gold+, with the agency saying the change is intended to make greater use of private-sector capabilities in aviation security.
To progress the initiatives, Cummins plans to bring together staff from TSA headquarters and field operations in September.
The strategy comes as the TSA approaches 25 years of operation and faces continued changes in passenger volumes, technology and security threats. Horizon 25 is intended to provide a framework for the agency’s priorities as it moves into its next quarter century.
