Tsa to Test New Id Card for Transportation Workers; Prototype the Next Step in Program to Protect Secure Areas From Potential Threats

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today the award of a $12 million contract to BearingPoint, Inc. to begin the Prototype Phase of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). This is the third phase in developing a program to improve security at seaports, airports, rail, pipeline, trucking and mass transit facilities by creating a nationwide credential that will prevent unauthorized persons from gaining access to secure areas.

"The TWIC program is a win-win for transportation workers and for the security of our homeland," said Rear Adm. David M. Stone, USN (Ret.), Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for TSA. "The TWIC will be issued to transportation workers after thorough screening for ties to terrorism and will utilize a biometric to eliminate the use of fraudulent credentials. The nationwide card will also eliminate the need for workers to obtain multiple credentials thereby making the identification process faster and more efficient."

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Tsa to Test New Id Card for Transportation Workers; Prototype the Next Step in Program to Protect Secure Areas From Potential Threats

The goal of the seven-month prototype is to analyze the administrative ...

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