by Jeff Price | Jun 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
On this episode of a Few Good Minutes of Aviation Safety and Security, Jeff Price introduces a new format coming with shorter more focused segments. In this episode, Jeff discusses the US being back in space and the innovation that can arise. He also talks about...
by Jeff Price | Apr 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
You’re loving us now, aren’t you? Remember aviation? That wonderful industry that teleported us to nearly any other part of the planet within hours? That delivered stuff to our doorstep within a day or so? That generated tens of thousands of jobs and...
by Jeff Price | Feb 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
In his recent budget proposal, President Trump calls for cutting funding for 31 explosive-detection dogs, and their handlers, and also to cut TSA staff who monitor access to certain secure areas at the airport. Understanding the potential consequences of these changes...
by Jeff Price | May 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
The U.S. Administration’s budget request for TSA Fiscal Year 2020 continues to be debated. At first glance, I do not like that agencies like the US Coast Guard and cybersecurity defense are getting less funding and focus. I believe cyber is the largest vulnerability...
by Jeff Price | Jul 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
An interesting update on drone security was recently published by the AAAE Legislative Alliance on the H.R. 6438 DHS Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator Act. Introduced by Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) July 18, 2018, the bill would amend the Homeland Security...
by Jeff Price | Jul 26, 2017 | Aviation Security, Existing and Emerging Threats, Passenger and Baggage Screening, Uncategorized
In the early days of aviation security, passengers had to have their belongings sorted through by a screener. X-ray machines were brought in so that passengers wouldn’t have to have their personal belongings dumped out for all to see, and to make the process faster...
