DHS OIG HIGHLIGHTS Vulnerabilities Continue to Exist in TSA’s Checked Baggage Screening

We conducted covert tests to determine the effectiveness of TSA’s checked baggage screening technologies, related procedures, and whether Transportation Security Officers complied with screening policies and procedures. We identified vulnerabilities with TSA’s screener performance, associated procedures, and screening equipment. Details related to our testing results presented in the report are classified or designated Sensitive Security Information. We are making three recommendations that when implemented, should improve TSA’s checked baggage screening operational effectiveness. TSA concurred with all three recommendations.