Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
Available On Air Stations
Watch Live

Public Safety

TSA Rejects Arming Officers After LAX Shooting

LOS ANGELES — The head of the Transportation Security Administration says his agency has officially rejected arming officers in response to a November attack at Los Angeles International Airport.

John Pistole made the comments Thursday following the opening of a "pre-check" application site for expedited screening at LAX.

The agency is conducting a review of the shooting that left one officer dead.

Advertisement

It will focus on changes to improve communication between the TSA and local law enforcement.

The Associated Press reported there was a delay of nearly a minute and a half before a radio call alerted officers of the shooting.

Pistole says virtually every issue is on the table, except for arming officers. He says introducing more guns is not the solution.

The review will be submitted to Congress within 90 days.

KPBS has created a public safety coverage policy to guide decisions on what stories we prioritize, as well as whose narratives we need to include to tell complete stories that best serve our audiences. This policy was shaped through months of training with the Poynter Institute and feedback from the community. You can read the full policy here.