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Columbine, Virginia Tech, Sandy Hook, Ft. Lauderdale, San Bernardino, LAX, the Boston Marathon, Dallas, Las Vegas, Orlando – what used to be a list of US cities, schools and events, have become names synonymous with tragedy. And that’s not even an entire list. Let us also not forget the many airports affected, such as the MetroJet… Continue Reading
The recent security incident at Miami International Airport begs the question whether this a failure or a success of airport security? From an airport security perspective this is a success because the individual was not able to either access an aircraft to place a prohibited item on board, nor cause any other act of unlawful interference. However, others will… Continue Reading
The threat to American citizens has changed significantly in the past few years and it is past the time that we adapt. When mass shootings occur, discussions on the radio focus on what happened and what could have been done, and should be done, to prevent future tragedies. First, we need to understand that there… Continue Reading
TSA just posted a new YouTube video highlighting several layers in aviation security. The graphic they use has been around for quite sometime and is more focused on layers that TSA is directly responsible for. However, I also like to add that there are other significant layers that are often left off of this list.… Continue Reading
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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 and more efficient. With the TSA announcement of expansion of… Continue Reading
By Jeffrey C. Price TSA and the airlines have rolled out several new programs this week. First is the deployment of biometrics for boarding aircraft and at the screening checkpoints. Second is the deployment of CT machines into the screening checkpoint. What will these mean in terms of your security while flying? Passenger Biometrics… Continue Reading
By Jeffrey C. Price TSA revealed a new pilot program that has passengers taking their laptops and more, out of their bags. In a statement released on May 24, 2017, TSA said: TSA Testing Adjusted Accessible Property Screening The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) informed ACI-NA that it is testing adjusted screening procedures for carry-on… Continue Reading
DHS may soon announce, or has already announced (depending on when you’re reading this), that the ban on personal electronic devices larger than a smartphone carried in an airline cabin will expand to the UK and throughout Europe. Previous discussions on this topic have focused on the necessity of the ban from only certain countries,… Continue Reading