Modernization
TSA uses e-learning as part of its culture
TSA uses Plateau Systems' e-Learning suite to track employee records, reporting, course-planning resources and job qualifications.
People
GAO criticizes ID card planning
The Government Accountability Office blamed a lack of planning for TSA's delay in releasing Maritime Worker Identification Cards.
Modernization
DHS agencies launch accounting system
A new back-office system has gone live for the Coast Guard, Transportation Security Administration and Federal Air Marshal Service.
Modernization
FAA app speeds disclosure filing
The Federal Aviation Administration has developed a software program that walks users through financial disclosure forms.
Acquisition
Another weather supercomputer
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration officials released a presolicitation notice for a supercomputer to augment or replace platforms at three facilities.
People
NOAA opens data
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration adopted a policy to promote open Internet standards over proprietary ones.
Modernization
Group pushes informed travel
Some transportation groups are pushing for a national vehicle tracking system that would gather road information and disseminate the data to drivers.
People
US-VISIT sticks with Cogent
The company won a $20 million contract to continue as a subcontractor on the visitor tracking system.
Cybersecurity
Indian Trust injunction removed
But an appeals court said the judge for the case does have the authority to tell Interior to disconnect from the Internet.
People
House ponders crisis system
Officials want information on systems that would account for personnel during evacuations and crisis situations.
People
US-VISIT to hit all land ports
If all goes as planned, the U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology program will encompass every land border crossing by the end of next year.
People
TSA aims to put airlines on Secure Flight
The passenger screening system will bring all domestic air carriers on board by early 2005, a DHS official said.
Digital Government
Signal failure hampers Reno travel
A combination of snow and equipment failure caused the FAA to suspend flights in and out of Reno-Tahoe International Airport for several hours on Nov. 27.
People
Passport privacy questioned
ACLU officials say that State Department documents show that e-passports would broadcast personal information to anyone within 30 feet who has an RFID reader.
Modernization
Airports use CSC app
The company's Traffic Management Advisor helps airports speed up arrival rates and reduce delays.
People
Secure Flight critics want info
A GAO review of the passenger screening program hasn't been completed, skeptics say.
People
Democrats charge Bush politicized IG posts
President Bush has repeatedly chosen inspectors general with Republican political backgrounds, according to a report prepared for Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.)
Modernization
Daon to provide TWIC software
BearingPoint will use the company's biometric software as part of a prototype of a system for the Transportation Worker Identification Credential program.
People
Keeping maps up-to-date
Penn State is working with several government agencies on a system that would provide real-time maps to emergency personnel.
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