Aviation and Airport Security: Terrorism and Safety Concerns, Second Edition
The Definitive Handbook on Terrorist Threats to Commercial Airline and Airport Security\ Considered the definitive handbook on the terrorist threat to commercial airline and airport security, USAF Lieutenant Colonel Kathleen Sweet’s seminal resource is now updated to include an analysis of modern day risks. She covers the history of aviation security and compares current in-flight security practices with those of other countries.\ Covering Transportation Security Administration changes in...
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The Definitive Handbook on Terrorist Threats to Commercial Airline and Airport SecurityConsidered the definitive handbook on the terrorist threat to commercial airline and airport security, USAF Lieutenant Colonel Kathleen Sweet’s seminal resource is now updated to include an analysis of modern day risks. She covers the history of aviation security and compares current in-flight security practices with those of other countries.Covering Transportation Security Administration changes in security, policy, and training regulation since 9/11, this authoritative reference:Discusses a broad range of aviation terrorist incidents Considers aviation security in the present geopolitical climateAddresses cargo and passenger securityDetermines how security considerations are factored into business processesDetails new regulations for the TSAContains an instructor’s manual with test bank Documents the history of aviation securityIncludes extensive background information on various terrorist groupsIn addition to cargo and passenger security, the text looks at airport and aviation business practices and how security considerations are factored into business processes. The first edition quickly became required reading for air service operators and airport management training programs. This edition is certain to follow suit.About the Author:Kathleen M. Sweet, Lt. Col., Ret., USAF, JD, is on the adjunct faculty at the University of Maryland, Department of Emergency Management. Lt. Col. Sweet is also a consultant with International Risk Control Ltd, London, England, and president and CEO of Risk Management Security Group, a transportation security consulting firm.
Ch. 1 The Aviation Industry: A National Security Asset 1Ch. 2 The Historical Hijacking Threat and Government Response: A Persistent Problem 13Ch. 3 International Solutions and Reactions 37Ch. 4 Growth and Change: Aircraft as Missiles 55Ch. 5 Terrorism: The Roots Remain 75Ch. 6 International Major CounterTerrorism Units, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Agencies - The Best Defense 105Ch. 7 Screening - The Last Line of Defense 145Ch. 8 Private Security Personnel versus Transportation Administration Security Personnel - Increased Supervision? 177Ch. 9 Metal Detectors, X-Ray Inspection, Explosive Detection, and Trace Detection Devices: Will the Public Tolerate the Intrusion? 191Ch. 10 Cargo Security: A Loose End 217Ch. 11 Security and the Rules of Law - A Slippery Slope 239Ch. 12 Foreign Airport Security: Comparison of U.S. Law and Foreign Domestic Law - Lessons Learned 271Ch. 13 Technological Improvements: Some Intrusive, Some Not 289Ch. 14 Airport Operator Concerns and Other Safety and Security Issues: The Foundations of Security 307Ch. 15 Access Controls, Perimeter Security: Another Foundation 325Index 347
