Jeff Price, Author at Leading Edge Strategies

OIG’s New Report on general aviation security threats

by Jeff Price | Jun 19, 2009 | Aviation Security, General Aviation Aircraft Operator Security, General Aviation Airport Security

The Office of the Inspector General released it’s report on TSA’s Role in General Aviation Security (click here for copy). In it, the Inspector General noted that the terrorism threat posed by general aviation aircraft is “limited and mostly...

Some good news on the horizon?

by Jeff Price | May 28, 2009 | Aviation Security, Uncategorized

You will want to keep track of this one! The House is set to review H.R. 2200, TSA’s authorization bill. Part of the bill requires airport operators notify the Federal Security Director whenever local police are called to an aircraft or onto the airfield. Okay,...

Pulling the Puffers

by Jeff Price | May 22, 2009 | Aviation Security, Passenger and Baggage Screening

TSA made the decision to pull the puffers from screening checkpoints. Click here for the story. The question was posed to me by a local radio station as to whether the puffers, formerly known as Portal Trace Detectors, were a waste of money. My answer was: not really....

PanIC-demic

by Jeff Price | May 14, 2009 | Aviation Security, Existing and Emerging Threats, Overview of Aviation Security

Okay, the PANIC-demic is over it seems. Although the actual human impact turned out to be relatively minor in nature, the Swine Flu did serve a purpose. It likely was a precursor to much more serious issues that may be coming our way. Hopefully, it provided your...

Swine Flu at an airport – confirmed

by Jeff Price | Apr 30, 2009 | Aviation Security, Overview of Aviation Security

Authorities have confirmed that the swine flu has been diagnosed in a Colorado man who works as a baggage handler at Denver International Airport. Click here for the story. Also, the FAA has issued a Safety Alert for Operators. There is a checklist of actions you can...