Why These US Airports Are Turning to Private Security

Three US airports have become early adopters of a controversial new program that allows third-party vendors to replace federal agents at security checkpoints.

Some 20 US airports, including Atlantic City and San Francisco International, are currently utilizing privatized screening as part of TSA’s existing Screening Partnership Program (SPP).

Now, three airport locations are expected to introduce privatized screening under the recently launched TSA Gold+ program.