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The Department of Homeland Security Secretary Christie NoM on Tuesday announced the immediate end of the need for shoe-band at TSA security posts at every airport.
Sec. NOEM announced the end of a policy of nearly 20 years at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington, DC at a press conference late on Tuesday night.
He said, “In those 20 years, since that policy was placed, our safety technique has changed dramatically. It has developed. TSA has changed,” he said in the presser.
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“We have a multi -layered, entire government’s approach to security now and for the environment that people guess and experience when they come to an airport that has been honored and has been harsh,” NoM said.
He said, “We took a difficult look of how TSA does its business, how it does its screening processes, and what we do to make people safe, but also provide some hospitality.”
TSA is ending its shoe-closure policy at nationwide airports. (Istock)
Some passengers may still be subject to the discovery of their shoes.
Nom said that fluid, coat and belt expulsion is also being evaluated.
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This change comes when America prepares to streamlines the major events that take place across the country, such as the US 2550 events, Olympics and FIFA World Cup matches.
Shoes closed policy on airport security lines began in 2006. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
“We are very convinced that we can continue to provide hospitality to people, and for American travelers and for those who visit our country, while maintaining the same standard of safety for passengers and for our motherland,” he said.
“The key to our approach is layered security. Passengers will still pass through several layers of screening.”
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TSA Prechec and Partners clear, Edemia and Telos have stopped passengers from taking off their shoes in security for many years – but the latest changes will affect everyone who travels through the main security line.
NOEM also cited the “spectacular success” of real ID implementation.
“The key to our approach is layered security. Passengers will still pass through several layers of screening,” NoM said. (Istock)
“I will still encourage all Americans to go there. If you do not yet have your real ID. It does, it helps us recognize who you are and keep passengers safe.”
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This change comes when the Trump administration’s TSA looks to reduce some of the troubles of the journey, and last week last week began to roll a new security lane specifically for the active-duty service members.
Preston Mizle of Fox News Digital contributed reporting.
