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 | Apr 19, 2019 | Aviation Security, Crime and Terrorism
Would you rather live life blissfully unaware of the hazards around you, but exceedingly happy and fulfilled, unafraid and experiencing all that life has to offer, only to be killed suddenly in some sort of violent attack, or would you rather live your entire natural...
by Jeff Price | Apr 8, 2019 | General Aviation Airport Security
You may start seeing a lot more armed personnel at your local airport. Is that a good thing? Recently, airports have started to issue requests for armed security officers. The U.S. airport industry has a long-standing tradition of only using certified law enforcement...
by Jeff Price | Jan 18, 2019 | Aviation Security, Commercial Aviation Airport Security, Current Affairs, Passenger and Baggage Screening
As the shutdown continues with no end in sight, some people are speculating that TSA screeners may go on strike. Or, that more TSA workers will continue to walk off the job, have “blue flu,” or find an employer that can make a payroll, resulting in massive air system...
by Jeff Price | Dec 4, 2018 | Aviation Security, Commercial Aviation Airport Security
Today, the aviation industry screens passengers and their carry-on bags essentially the same way it did in the early 1970s. While detection technologies have changed to better detect threats and move people through the checkpoint, training and performance standards...
by Jeff Price | Aug 30, 2018 | Commercial Aviation Aircraft Operator Security
The Aviation Security Act of 2016 requires TSA to improve the eligibility requirements and increase the disqualifying criminal offenses for personnel working at an airport, who have unescorted access to certain airport security areas. Unfortunately, this doesn’t...
by Jeff Price | Aug 22, 2018 | Aviation Security, General Aviation Aircraft Operator Security, General Aviation Airport Security
Airline passengers, airport managers and neighboring airport communities might expect to encounter new and advanced technology in the near future. In the safety and security area, passengers should expect to see biometrics being implemented into the checkpoint, and...
by Jeff Price | Aug 11, 2018 | Aviation Security, Commercial Aviation Aircraft Operator Security, Commercial Aviation Airport Security, General Aviation Aircraft Operator Security, General Aviation Airport Security
This is an evolving situation so facts may change the information expressed below. The theft of an aircraft out of SeaTac’s airport has shined a light on a rarely considered area of aviation security, the potential threat from those with unfettered access to an...
by Jeff Price | Aug 1, 2018 | General Aviation Airport Security
The news the TSA is considering removing screening from over 150 airports across the country is disturbing. While it certainly would save TSA a lot of money, other important issues must be addressed. A small aircraft would not make a very good weapon of mass...
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...
