Aviation Security Advisory Committee Members Dismissed
In the interest of keeping my published materials updated (the textbook Practical Aviation Security, and the Airport Certified Employee – Security materials, I need to notify readers that on January 22, 2025, the Trump Administration eliminated the members of the...
Airport Parking Security: What Determines Safety Measures?
I was recently contacted to comment about security camera standards for airport security. When it comes to airport parking security, there are no national standards regulating the number or placement of security cameras, nor are there specific guidelines for how many...
Navigating Air Travel Security During Politically Tense Periods: What You Should Know
In times of political uncertainty or heightened tension, security measures across industries often become a focal point—especially in air travel. The interconnected nature of transportation and national security means that airlines and airports must be prepared to...
Security Breaches and the Self-Screening Concept
A recent report from TSA showed that over 300 people evaded some element of the screening process, which is obviously not good, but we need to take a closer look at what’s happening here before rushing to judgement. The TSA screens about 800 million passengers per...
