by Jeff Price | Jul 1, 2013 | Aviation Security, Current Affairs
I have been asked about a new movie is coming out about TWA 800, the flight that crashed off the coast of Long Island on July 17, 1996. Conspiracy theorists have long speculated that the aircraft was downed by a surface-to-air missile, instead of the NTSB explanation...
by Jeff Price | Apr 16, 2013 | Aviation Security, Current Affairs
Unfortunately, terror has struck the U.S. again and again it hits the Boston area – remember, two of the flights on 9/11 departed from the Boston/Logan Airport. This was not an aviation attack this time, but it serves as notice that the threats have not gone...
by Jeff Price | Mar 6, 2013 | Aviation Security, Commercial Aviation Aircraft Operator Security, Current Affairs, Introduction to Screening, Passenger and Baggage Screening
The TSA is relaxing the restrictions on pocketknives and some sporting equipment. The flight attendants association is not happy. Unfortunately, it is not about the safety of individuals it is about the safety of the entire flight and allowing small items, actually...
by Jeff Price | Feb 1, 2013 | Air Cargo, Aviation Security, Crime and Terrorism, Current Affairs
A recent GAO report on TSA’s canine program revealed that while canines have been deployed in record numbers in the past three years TSA needs to do more analysis to ensure the teams are being effectively used. The report also showed that some canine teams were...
by Jeff Price | Dec 16, 2012 | Aviation Security, Current Affairs, Uncategorized
I can’t help but think about how many unopened presents there will be on Christmas morning, for 20 young children in Connecticut. What can we do besides pray for the departed and the loved ones left behind? We can have more patience with the children and people...
by Jeff Price | Dec 11, 2012 | Aviation Security, Current Affairs
12th Annual AAAE Annual Aviation Security Summit
Hyatt Regency Crystal City
Alexandria, VA Dec 11, 2012 General Session I Perspectives from Congressional Leadership Moderator: Joel Bacon, AAAE The Honorable Mary Landrieu (D-LA) Chair, Senate Appropriations...
