...Keiah Vail Professor: Seitu Stephens COM/156 April 29, 2012 Research Paper: Airport Security Airport security includes the procedure of guarding public transportation by airplane, as well as the terminals from which passengers of aircraft arrive and depart. Airport security has drawn the attention of the American public for invasive pat-downs, body scans and various news reports on concerns from TSA on failures to catch contraband items. A lot of people often wonder what is the reason for pat downs and body scans. Pat-downs are used to resolve alarms at the checkpoint, including those triggered by metal detectors and units. Pat-downs are also used when a person chooses out of screening in order to detect potentially dangerous and prohibited items. Because pat-downs are specifically used to resolve alarms and prevent dangerous items from going on a plane, the vast majority of passengers will not receive a pat-down at the checkpoint. All passengers have important rights during a pat-down. You have the right to request the pat-down be conducted in a private room and you have the right to have the pat-down witnessed by a person of your choice. All pat-downs are only conducted by same-gender officers. The officer will explain the pat-down process before and during the pat-down. Instead of making everyone strip down, the TSA has organized a type of body scan screening machine that let passengers skip the undressing part. The machine “undresses” you by using either x-rays or millimeter...
Words: 1154 - Pages: 5
...Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2011 (ATSA) was passed, and the federal government created Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and gave direct responsibility of aviation and airport security to TSA. Although the government has done its best for aviation security, the government-owned system has its pros and cons. This research paper would discuss the pros and cons of security system between private contractor and government-owned system. II. Problem: The United States called for more effective security system on the aviation industry, which ensures the safety and protect the country. However, the government agencies do not always succeed its efficiency and created many loss compare to private sector. The ATSA required TSA to run a two-year long pilot program, culminating the Screening Partnership Program (SPP), which allowed airports have private contractors for its security personnel and maintain issue that operate under the TSA requirements. However, there has been arguments whether the government should keep the government-operated system or allow the privately owned and operated, contracted airport security system or not, for the San Francisco Airport (SFO), for example, participated in the SPP and left very successful effectiveness in maintaining airport security compare to the airports solely staffed with TSA agents....
Words: 651 - Pages: 3
...Airport Security Abstract Through the history of aviation the significance of airport security has progressively increased. Since the catastrophic terrorist attack of September 11, 2001, many changes have taken place at airports to prevent such an attack from occurring again. The purpose of this paper is to: outline airport security procedures, discuss the different technologies involved with airport security, as well as examine the components of airport security. In addition I will also discuss the Transportation Security Administration’s role in our nation’s airport security. Airport Security Airport Security is an essential of life both in America and throughout the world. Without airport security our airports would not be able to function and terrorist attacks like those of September 11th, 2001, would be more common. Passengers would be afraid to fly in fear of such a terrorist attack happening again. The airline industry would lose more revenue from lost ticket sales. Then the airports themselves would lose money from the lack of passengers boarding through their gates. Finally this lack of security would trickle down to the entire economy not only in the communities surrounding the airport and aviation industry, but to the nation’s economy as well. To keep this economic failure associated with another terrorist attack from happening, our nation must take the appropriate measures to prevent it. “Airport security procedures are designed to deter...
Words: 2747 - Pages: 11
...employees from future attacks like those that occurred on September 11, 2001. The ATSA was passed and signed into law in direct response to the security vulnerabilities that surfaced during the 9/11 attacks. This paper will demonstrate how the ATSA affected how US Government agencies and aviation industry upgraded security processes in an effort to prevent terrorists from attacking the US in the future. Aviation and Transportation Security Act After the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the United States Congress turned its focus towards tightening airport security by voting to standardize airport security nationwide. Before 9/11, airport security was the responsibility of airports and contracted security services utilizing unskilled passenger and baggage screener personnel. Screeners where overworked and received a minimum wage average salary. Many mistakes caused by inadequate employee security training created numerous security vulnerabilities throughout the aviation industry. After the 9/11 attack, a federal government controlled, stricter, and more sweeping passenger and baggage screening replaced this flawed system. With the aid of taxpayer funds, aviation security became part of one agency, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The TSA handles all passenger and baggage security at all US airports (CRS, 2001). The federal government tried to minimize the effects of potential catastrophic security incidents by tightening homeland defenses by spending...
Words: 2440 - Pages: 10
...Preparedness of Raleigh Durham International Airport for a Terrorist Attack Daniel Hammer American Military University Spring 2011 Abstract This research paper will address the current security policies at Raleigh-Durham International Airport in Raleigh, North Carolina. The current security policies will be scrutinized and see if they are capable in deterring a terrorist attack. They will be compared and a number of fields, such as usefulness, cost effectiveness, and to foreign nations airport security policies, as well as other airports in America. Finally, the airport security policies will be checked for weak points and flaws that terrorists may utilize for an attack. Introduction to the Study America’s airports are a gateway in and out of the nation. Unfortunately, they are also a focus of terrorist attack. America’s airports have security measures in place to deter and stop terrorist attack, but are actually capable in doing so? Specifically, is Raleigh-Durham International Airport capable of withstanding a terrorist attack? How effective are the security measures in stopping a terrorist attack? Is the cost of the security measures reasonable? Are the security measures violating American rights? And, How effective are the security compared to both foreign nations, and to pre 9/11? These are the questions that will be addressed in this case study. Purpose of this Study ...
Words: 3336 - Pages: 14
...terrorist utilizing this form of transportation in a terrorist plot. Understanding whether or not aviation security measures are effectively deterring terrorist threats could help shape the future of transportation security within the United States. If effective then some form of these security programs can then be applied to other forms of transportation such as railways or buses. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) states We use layers of security to ensure the security of the traveling public and the Nation's transportation system that include intelligence gathering and analysis, checking passenger manifests against watch lists, random canine team searches at airports, federal air marshals, federal flight deck officers and more security measures both visible and invisible to the public. Terrorist threats of every form continue to arise; therefore continually assessing the effectiveness of aviation security is the only way to assure that another event like September 11, 2011 never occurs again. The hypothesis that is being used for this paper is researching deterrence of aviation security measures is the increase in...
Words: 1350 - Pages: 6
...Invasive Security: Does it Work Bruno Gerardo Introduction to Canadian Aviation (MOS 1022F) Dr. Suzanne Kearns 23 November, 2011 Abstract On September 11, 2001, the world watched in terror as America was under attack. As a result of these events, the aviation industry was restructured to improve reliability and security of commercial air travel. Although the new security changes have improved the overall safety of air travel, concerns have been raised that the changes introduced are invasive to privacy, and are an infringement of individual rights. Biometric and advanced imaging technology have been criticized for this reason, however, they have been effective at preventing further terrorist attacks. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the security measures that have been introduced as a result of September 11th 2001, and evaluate the effectiveness of the changes and how they impact both safety and privacy. Keywords: Biometrics, Advanced imaging technology, September 11 Invasive Security: Does it Work On September 11, 2001, the world watched in terror as America was under attack. Early that morning, four commercial airliners departed from Newark and Boston with arrivals at San Francisco and Los Angeles were taken over by nineteen hijackers (National Commission, 2004). Two of these aircrafts collided with the Twin Towers in New York City resulting in the destruction of both buildings. An additional aircraft flew into the Pentagon in Washington D.C, and...
Words: 3337 - Pages: 14
...As an Expert Transportation Security Officer - Lead Behavior Detection Officer (LBDO) (previously titled Expert Transportation Security Officer- Behavior Detection Officer, ETSO-BDO) for the Office of Security Operations (OSO), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). I perform activities in support of the Behavior Detection and Analysis (BDA) Program, and make security-based decisions using intelligence, critical thinking, experience, observation, and passenger engagement as prescribed in the Behavior Detection Officer (BDO), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and training. My LBDO duties include but are not limited to the following: - Schedules an adequate number of Officers to provide for efficient...
Words: 683 - Pages: 3
...Human Resource Management: Airline Training Process Zachary H. Goble Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – World Wide MGMT 314: Human Resource Management ABSTRACT Human Resource Management plays an intricate role in airline and airport operations. In this paper, I will focus on the role that human resource management plays on the training of airline pilots, flight attendants, and airline and airport operation employees. I will use resources to research further into this topic, looking at case studies provided of particular airlines. Additionally, we will look at how well employees adapt to these changes, and whether or not this affects consumers for the positive or negative. Introduction The travel industry is growing at exponential rates, leaving a very competitive market for airlines. With this growth comes much change. Airlines and airports are focusing, now more than ever, on safety-sensitivity and an increase in technology used to conduct business. The airline industry is combined with information technology, tourism, engineering and continue to place a high focus on the aspects of the people and the human resource aspect. The purpose of this study is to look at the overall picture of human resource management as it relates to the people, employees and the customer in this fast paced environment with rapid growth. Aviation plays a crucial role in the way that individuals travel whether it is for school, work, or leisure. It is the responsibility...
Words: 2303 - Pages: 10
...process in 2002 as a national “Center of Excellence.” The Institute is funded by Congress through the United States Department of Transportation’s Research and Innovative Technology Administration, the California Legislature through the Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and by private grants and donations. The Institute receives oversight from an internationally respected Board of Trustees whose members represent all major surface transportation modes. MTI’s focus on policy and management resulted from a Board assessment of the industry’s unmet needs and led directly to the choice of the San José State University College of Business as the Institute’s home. The Board provides policy direction, assists with needs assessment, and connects the Institute and its programs with the international transportation community. MTI’s transportation policy work is centered on three primary responsibilities: Research MTI works to provide policy-oriented research for all levels of government and the private sector to foster the development of optimum surface transportation systems. Research areas include: transportation security; planning and policy development; interrelationships among transportation, land use, and the environment; transportation finance; and collaborative labormanagement relations. Certified Research Associates conduct the research. Certification requires an advanced degree, generally a Ph.D., a record of academic...
Words: 21989 - Pages: 88
...Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS Background Introduction The September 11, 2001 terrorist attack of the World Trade Center in New York City, USA directly caused the death of more than three thousand innocent civilians when two hijacked jetliners deliberately slammed against the twin towers that used to be a testament to the United States’ economic clout. On the same day, two other hijacked airliners were flown to other targets, one of which was the Pentagon, the seat of America’s military might, while the fourth aircraft crashed in a Pennsylvania field, believed to have been due to its passengers fighting back to regain control. While these incidents are certainly not the latest terrorist attacks against civil aviation, these attacks are significant in the sense that its aftermath truly changed the course of history of many nations and radically changed the lifestyles of many peoples. The earliest recorded terrorist act was on September 9, 1949, when a bomb was placed and exploded in a Quebec Airways flight in Canada. Since that first recorded aviation security breach, security experts had been trying to be one step ahead of the terror groups in hardening aircraft and airport targets against all forms of terrorist attacks. However, on July 22, 1968, three gunmen from the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), hijacked a passenger airliner of the Israeli airline El Al, on a flight from Rome to Tel-Aviv, and demanded the release of their comrades-in-arms who were...
Words: 17180 - Pages: 69
...All items have to be in clear, sealed bags. No food, snacks or drinks are allowed pass security. It doesn't matter how full it is, or what it is and, no matter how long the flight takes, you have to get rid of it if it doesn't meet the requirements. Random people are chosen for extremely invasive screenings, including physical inspection of any place on a person’s entire body, if so chosen by the security officer at the gate("How Has National Security Changed Since 9/11/2001? - Security Degree Hub."). Another policy that changed was the Federal Aviation Administration. They established policies to prevent takeovers on planes. The cockpits are now locked and only the pilot, from inside the cockpit can unlock it ("Six Ways Our Lives Changed Forever Because Of 9/11.") The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, said the Department of Homeland security should develop a "strategic plan" for airport security measures. This act is to help the airports get the best systems that recognize weapons and such in their full body and bag...
Words: 1216 - Pages: 5
...Impact of Security Permits on Aviation Security at Dubai International Airport Submitted To: Submitted By: Abstract The research paper evaluates the impact of security permits that are adopted by Civil Aviation Authority at Dubai International Airport to strengthen the security of the airport. It identifies the significance of security measures to be adopted at this airport to ensure the safety and security of local and foreign passengers who travel to and from the airport. Considering the requirements of the aviation security at Dubai airport, the responsible authorities should adopt latest technologies and best scanning system and training of security professionals to ensure the security of airport building, equipments and passengers is protected. The paper evaluates how safety and security regulations are adopted to ensure stringent security at the airport to overcome terrorist threats in this part of the Middle East. The paper also determines how effectively the Civil Aviation Authority has developed stringent measures in consultation and coordination with airport operators, security officials and airport staff members. The paper gives best suggestions to implement effective scanning system at the airport and to develop strong coordination world international airports to strengthen Dubai airport security. The paper illustrates how the confidence of passengers have been increased to ensure their life and belongings will be in complete protection due to the...
Words: 13672 - Pages: 55
...Content Page X. Executive Summary X 1. Introduction 1 2. Current Marketing Situation 1-4 2.1. Macro-Environment - Demographic Environment 1 2.2. Macro-Environment - Technological Environment 2 2.3. Macro-Environment - Economic Environment 2 2.4. Macro-Environment - Political Environment 2 2.5. Micro-Environment - Competitors 2 2.6. Micro-Environment – Customers 3 2.7. SWOT Analysis 3 2.7.1 Strength 3 2.7.2 Weakness 3 2.7.3 Opportunities 4 2.7.4 Weakness 4 3. Objectives and Issues 4-5 4. Marketing Strategy 5-6 4.1. Segmentation & Targeting 5 4.2. Differentiation & Positioning 5 5. Marketing Mix 5-8 5.1. Product 5 5.1.1. Individual Product Management 5 5.1.1.1. Product Features 5 5.1.1.2. Product Quality 7 5.1.1.3. Branding and Labelling 7 5.1.1.4. Product Support Services 8 5.2. Promotion Strategies 8-10 5.2.1. Target Audience 8 5.2.2. Promotion Message 8 5.2.3. Promotion Channels 8 5.2.3.1. Direct Marketing 8 5.2.3.2. Advertisement 9 5.2.3.3. Discounts 10 5.2.3.4. After Sales Services 10 5.3. Pricing Strategies 10-11 5.3.1. Market Penetration Pricing 10 5.3.2. Cost-Based Pricing 11 5.3.3. Contingency Plans: Price-Adjustment Strategies 11 5.4. Placing/Distribution Strategies 11-12 5.4.1. Retailing 11 5.4.2. Wholesaling 12 6. Controls 12-13 7. Action Plan 13-14 7.1. Pre-Launch Action 13 7.2. During-Launch Action 13 7.3. Post-Launch Action 14 8. Budgeting 14-15 9. Conclusion 15 A. Appendixes A1-14 B. References R-1-2 X. Executive...
Words: 5636 - Pages: 23
...Aacknowledgement First of all I like to thank God almighty who authorise me to research on this topic. I submit my sincere thanks to my supervisor Medhat Khattar for his valuable presence, time, effort, guidance and help to complete this dissertation. My dissertation would not have been completed without the help of lab technicians Nick and Suzy, I am extremely grateful for their help, suggestions and encouragement. I might want to thank my family for impacting in me a comprehension for the significance of education and an appreciation for diligent work. I extraordinarily value the majority of the penances that were made so as to realize the open doors that I have gotten, and it is my trusts that this proposition embodies what I have realized. Much obliged to you for your dedication, bolster, and affection. I might likewise want to thank my grandparents for the numerous hours of math mentoring as a youngster. In spite of the fact that it may have appeared to be inconsequential, it was the premise for my prosperity and the establishment of my hobbies in Designing. I might want to devote this proposition to my family, without whom I would not be seeking after a profession with an instruction from my university undergraduate days. I also thank my supervisor’s effort and good work channelled towards making me a better microbiologist in the world. I sincerely extend my thanks all concerned people who together with me in this regard. Table of Contents I Declaration......
Words: 14532 - Pages: 59
