Inter-Con and MTS Set Benchmark for Transit Safety with TSA Gold Standard Award 

PRESS RELEASE


August 27, 2025

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San Diego, CA – August 27, 2025 – The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) has earned the Gold Standard Award for Security from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the agency’s highest honor for excellence in transit safety. Out of 6,800 transit systems nationwide, only two were recognized in 2024, and Inter-Con Security is proud to serve as the trusted security partner for one of them. 

This award highlights the strength of MTS’s partnership with Inter-Con Security, a globally recognized leader in protective services. As one of the largest private security companies in the United States, Inter-Con has a proven record of delivering customized solutions for transit systems, government agencies, and critical infrastructure. With highly trained officers, advanced technology platforms, and comprehensive risk management strategies, Inter-Con continues to raise the bar for transit security nationwide. 

The TSA Gold Standard Award is earned through rigorous evaluations across categories such as strategic planning, training, public outreach, and technology use. Inter-Con’s ability to deploy professional, highly trained officers, paired with MTS’s ongoing commitment to innovation, distinguished San Diego as one of the safest and most secure transit systems in the country. 

Together, MTS and Inter-Con are redefining security excellence in public transportation, ensuring millions of riders every year can travel safely and with confidence throughout the San Diego region. 

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About Inter-Con 

Inter-Con Security is a global provider of fully customized, client-focused integrated security solutions. As a 100% Hispanic-owned, certified Minority Business Enterprise, Inter-Con is the largest minority-owned and operated security company in the world, employing over 37,000 security professionals across North America, South America, and Africa.