by Jeff Price | Dec 21, 2015 | AAAE, Aviation Career, Aviation Security, Commercial Aviation Airport Security, Existing and Emerging Threats, Policies and Procedures
Many who attended this year’s Aviation Security Summit were disappointed that industry leadership unfortunately did not get the opportunity to meet with the new TSA administrator, Peter Neffenger. According to his representatives, he has had a heavy travel schedule...
by Jeff Price | Dec 15, 2015 | Aviation Security, Crime and Terrorism, General Aviation Airport Security
The premiere of the seventh and likely the most highly anticipated installment of the Star Wars films, is bringing the fans and their costumes out in droves, but may also attract the wrong element. While I hate to be the guy that tosses a metaphorical wet blanket on...
by Jeff Price | Nov 24, 2015 | Aviation Security
The US State Department today issued a worldwide travel alert in effect until February 24, 2016. The alert was issued because authorities believe the likelihood of terrorist attacks will continue, and that terrorists will employ both conventional and nonconventional...
by Jeff Price | Nov 18, 2015 | Aviation Security, Crime and Terrorism, Current Affairs, Personal Safety
The situation in France reminds us that terrorist or criminal active shooter events can happen anytime, anywhere. What should you do if you’re caught up in an active shooter incident? First, review the City of Houston’s excellent video, Run-Hide-Fight. This is the...
by Jeff Price | Nov 17, 2015 | Aviation Security, Commercial Aviation Airport Security, Crime and Terrorism
With France closing its borders, passengers are left to wonder, what’s next? For the most part, when a country shuts down flights, the airlines treat it like a massive weather delay. Aircraft already en route are diverted to other airports, and aircraft that have not...
by Jeff Price | Nov 6, 2015 | Aviation Security, Commercial Aviation Aircraft Operator Security, Crime and Terrorism, Current Affairs
DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson just released at statement on aviation security enhancements in light of the recent crash of a Russian airliner. The statement is posted here, followed up by my commentary. STATEMENT BY SECRETARY JEH C. JOHNSON CONCERNING AVIATION SECURITY...
