EVENT RESCHEDULED TO JANUARY 14TH

Arlington Insights – your front row seat to what’s next in Arlington!

Join us at the Chamber on the second Wednesday of the month from 3:00 to 4:00 for Arlington Insights, a speaker series designed to keep our community informed, engaged, and inspired. From event readiness and public safety to education, economic development, and industry updates, this program brings together diverse voices to provide our members with exclusive insights into the initiatives driving Arlington forward.

SPEAKERS: Sam Carrasquillo, Transportation Security Inspector with U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Jesse Alfaro, Inspector with TSA

TOPIC: FIFA Security Awareness

DESCRIPTION: This session provides general security awareness training focused on recognizing and reporting suspicious, criminal, and terrorist behaviors. Designed to enhance preparedness across local industries ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at AT&T Stadium, the training equips participants with practical tools to identify, assess, and respond to potential security threats while strengthening overall community safety.

PANELIST BIOS:

• Sam Carrasquillo is an Inspector with the Transportation Security Administration.  He has been working with the Department of Homeland Security for 20 years.  He spent 10 years as a Border and Customs Agent in El Paso, TX and has been working with the Transportation Security Administration the last 10 years in the DFW Metroplex.  Inspector Carrasquillo’s current functions include enforcing regulatory compliance from different transportation entities across Texas and Arkansas.  Additionally, he conducts different training activities focused on terrorism awareness and the safety and security of the traveling public.  Inspector Carrasquillo is also a United States Marines Veteran.
• Inspector Alfaro has been with TSA for almost 7 years and has been an inspector for 2. His first 5 years were in screening where he was an Officer, Lead, and a Supervisor as well, before moving onto Compliance. He is glad to be here and looks forward to working with anyone whom chooses to do so with TSA.