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The Airway and Transit Policing topic is aimed at the law enforcers who keep our transit systems safe. Railway freight and passenger trains, subway systems and urban commuter buses, and of course commercial airlines and their terminals would all be vulnerable to crime and terrorism if not for the sheepdogs who protect them.
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November 22, 2012

Man says 'bomb watch' is a 'conversation piece'

Geoffrey McGann, who had spent the day at his weekly teaching job in San Francisco, acknowledges his wristwatches look like bombs - Full Story
October 11, 2012
Cache of weapons on plane may not violate TSA rules

Cache of weapons on plane may not violate TSA rules

Most of the items suspect had - including a hatchet and knives - would not be prohibited under current guidelines for checked baggage - Full Story
September 24, 2012

Officer unloads flight attendant's stolen gun, which fires

A flight attendant forgot to take a gun out of her purse before leaving for work - Full Story
July 31, 2012
Feds: Calif. man tries to smuggle meth as Snickers bars

Feds: Calif. man tries to smuggle meth as Snickers bars

More than 4 pounds of methamphetamine was disguised as dozens of candy bars - Full Story
July 27, 2012

Video: Cop takes down man in NY subway station

The activist who recorded the video claims it shows excessive force - Full Story
July 21, 2012

Naked protester 'not guilty' of indecent exposure

The Oregon state Supreme Court has ruled that nudity is protected speech - Full Story
July 16, 2012

Video: BART officer cleared in fatal shooting

CCTV video from the Civic Center station shows a former officer arrive by train and fire a fatal shot - Full Story
May 26, 2012

Twitter snap catches transit cop sleeping on job

Transit police staff discovered a picture of the sleeping officer that a passenger posted to Twitter - Full Story
May 09, 2012
RI police investigating gun in toys at airport

RI police investigating gun in toys at airport

Child unknowingly had gun parts and ammunition hidden inside stuffed animals - Full Story
May 09, 2012

Bomb threat halts 2 Southwest Airlines flights

The FBI's Joint Terrorism Task force worked with the Phoenix Police Department to screen the plane - Full Story



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