by Jeff Price | Feb 3, 2016 | Aviation Security, Crime and Terrorism, Existing and Emerging Threats
In 2011, a former British Airways worker was convicted on four counts of preparing acts of terrorism. Inspired by the preaching and teaching of al Qaeda’s late propaganda minister, Anwar Al-Awlaki, Rajib Karim, a software engineer, told Awlaki he had access to British...
by Jeff Price | Jan 15, 2016 | Aviation Security, Crime and Terrorism, Existing and Emerging Threats, Personal Safety
Ever been camping? Imagine heading to the great outdoors for an extended camping trip. Hikes in the forest, walks on trails, skipping rocks on the lake, sitting around the campfire at night. But after a few days, we wake up one morning to find out that a wolf has...
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 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...