Why do some U.S. airports have private security, but others use TSA?

According to NPR, about twenty U.S. airports use private security companies rather than the Transportation Security Administration to screen passengers and cargo for federal aviation safety compliance. It's a less visible side of airport operations—most travelers encounter the familiar TSA uniforms—but these airports have opted to outsource screening entirely to private firms.

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