(Warwick, R.I.)–Congressman Jim Langevin, a member of the House Select Committee on Homeland Security, today announced that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has awarded T.F. Green Airport two separate grants for internal and external security enhancements.
 
 “As our men and women in uniform fight the war on terror on foreign soil, we at home are taking the necessary steps to thwart another act of terrorist aggression in the United States,” said Congressman Langevin.  “This federal award will provide the Rhode Island Airport Corporation with much needed funding to strengthen T.F. Green Airport’s security apparatus.  Deployment of these new enhancements will bring an additional sense of safety for all traveling through Rhode Island.”
 
 According to TSA, the Rhode Island Airport Corporation has been awarded $1.18 million for the purchase and installation of an advanced ground radar-based security display system for detecting “rogue” persons or vehicles inside the airport perimeter.  The technology will be installed to enhance the new ASDE-X ground radar deployed to prevent aircraft collisions on the ground.  TSA adds that the grant will help to determine if modifications to the existing ground radar system, which addresses safety-related issues, can be modified to also encompass security measures.
 
 TSA also reports that T.F. Green was awarded $1.2 million for the deployment of a video surveillance system for detecting and tracking unauthorized persons and vehicles that may breach the perimeter of the airport.
 
 T.F. Green was one of eight airports which received funding through today’s awards.  Other airports include Newark, Helena Regional, Boston Logan, Pittsburgh, Chicago Midway, Denver and Key West.

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