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MSA Security Expanding K9 Program to Meet Demand for Third Party Air Cargo Screening

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, January 8th, 2019

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MSA Security in December became the first company certified under the Transportation Security Administration’s new third-party program to allow explosive detection canines screen air cargo and the company’s K9 program is in the midst of a significant expansion to meet the screening demand. MSA’s has more than 500 K9 teams operating in the U.S. and internationally providing screening services for various customers such as sporting events, ferry services, and others, and by the end of 2019 expects have more than…

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