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The Kansas City Star
April 23, 2004
KCI Screeners Stand Out

Privately hired security screeners at Kansas City International Airport generally outperformed government screeners at other airports, according to a report released Thursday. - Details>>


South Florida Sun-Sentinel
February 15, 2004
Airports consider going back to private screeners -
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TSA RELEASES PERFORMANCE REPORT ON CONTRACT SCREENERS AT FIVE U.S. AIRPORTS - Report>>


Friday, May 30, 2003
Washington Post
Airports Favor Private-Sector Screeners -
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February 10, 2004
Mica Backs Airport Screener Opt-Out Program
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USA Today
11/25/2003
Bring back private screeners

Next year, all airports will have the option of using private screeners, though the federal government will be responsible for policy, standards, audits and background checks. With what we know now, they would be well advised to do so. Details>>



November 20, 2003
John Demell - President
FirstLine Transportation Security, Inc.

Before the Committee on Government Reform U.S. House of Representatives Review of Airline Passenger Screener Training, Testing, and Supervision
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November 1, 2003
Airport screeners at K.C.I. Find Gun

Kansas City, Mo. — A 40-year-old Kansas City-area man was detained by federal authorities at Kansas City International Airport and could face state charges after airport security found a loaded handgun in his carry-on bag, authorities said Friday. - Read More


August 8, 2003
Private airport security firms could get back in screening business

By Karen Lee Scrivo, CongressDaily

While most airline passengers now encounter Transportation Security Administration employees at airport security checkpoints across the country, private companies are handling screening at five airports and the number could expand next year. - Details >>


A Special Thanks to the FirstLine Staff in Kansas City!!

I wish to convey my personal thanks to the men and women who work so diligently to provide the security and customer service that distinguish us here at Kansas City International Airport (MCI). The recent visit of Admiral Jim Loy, Administrator of TSA, was an excellent opportunity to show our Senior Leadership what we do and how well we do it.
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