Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport officials are exploring whether to privatize security services currently provided by the federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Target 12 has learned.

The state’s flagship airport filed a petition Friday to join TSA’s Screening Partnership Program, which would allow it to hire a qualified private firm to provide security services in lieu of TSA.

Airport spokesperson Bill Fischer said Tuesday no final decision has been made, but he confirmed executives are examining the idea.

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