Secure Flight finally takes off

Secure Flight was born out of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001. Initially, it was called CAPPS II but that program was scrapped due to privacy rights issues and an overall lack of focus. Reincarnated as Secure Flight, the SF program also suffered...

TSA re-adds a good security layer

While flying through San Diego a few weeks ago I noticed that TSA has re-added an effective layer of security – the random screening of individuals as they board an aircraft. This process was initially implemented after 9/11 and is commonplace in Europe. It was...

Classification Fever

The passengers on United Flight 93 knew the real intent of the hijackers on their flight. With that information, they were able to take action and in all likelihood, prevented the destruction of the White House or the U.S. Capitol. Unfortunately, the Department of...
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