TSA and LAPD Announce “See Something, Say Something” Campaign
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Los Angeles Country Metropolitan Transportation Authority have joined forces to bring the “If You See Something, Say Something” campaign to Los Angeles, according to USA.net. The campaign aims to raise public awareness of terrorism.
The campaign was originally implemented in New York City, and has been funded by a $13 million grant from the Department of Homeland Security. The program encourages the public and key transportation employees to see and report any signs of terrorism or crime to the property authorities.
The campaign hopes to encourage citizens to tell the authorities if they see any suspicious items, particularly while traveling, or have any information they would like to share. Recently, an al-Qaeda group from Yemen sent an unknown number of packages that contained printer cartridges with a deadly explosive that was concealed as ink. As a result, U.S. authorities have grounded all cargo from Yemen and Somalia. They also banned toner and ink cartridges of over 16 ounces in domestic or international flights.
With their campaign, authorities are hoping to prevent terrorist attacks such as the attempt with printer cartridges, especially during the busy holiday travel season. The campaign has already been featured in New York and D.C. airports, public transit, radio stations, and more.
With all the extra scrutiny being given to travelers, it is becoming more common to be accused of a crime for carrying forbidden items while traveling. If you are accused of acrime in Los Angeles this busy travel season, call the Law Offices of Lawrence Wolf at (310) 277-1707.
