Table of Contents

The Aviation Industry: A national security asset. The Historical Hijacking Threat and Government Response: A Persistent Problem. International Solutions and Reactions. Growth and Change: Aircraft As Missiles. Terrorism: The Roots Remain. International Major Counter Terrorism Units, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Agencies — The best defense. Screening — the last line of defense. Private Security Personnel versus Transportation Administration Security Personnel. Increased supervision? Metal Detectors, X-Ray Inspection, Explosive Detection, and Trace Detection Devices: Will the Public Tolerate the Intrusion? Cargo Security: A Loose End. Security and the Rules of Law — A Slippery Slope. Foreign Airport Security: Comparison of U.S. Law and Foreign Domestic Law — Lessons Learned. Technological Improvements: Some Intrusive, Some Not. Airport Operator Concerns and Other Safety and Security Issues: The Foundations of Security. Access Controls, Perimeter Security: Another Foundation.

About the Author

Risk Management Security Group, W. Lafayette, Indian, USA

Reviews

! a comprehensive handbook that covers the full range of aviation security, from facilities to operations. Anyone involved in this industry will want to have it available. --Mayer Nudell, CSC (Certified Security Consultant), writing in Security Management, April 2010