Airport Security has always been extremely important, but even more so since the attacks on September 11, 2001. When flying out of O’Hare International Airport you go through multiple security checks. At Canton Municipal Airport there is no security other than a four foot tall fence. Security is the degree of resistance to or protection from harm (Wikipedia, Security). It applies to any vulnerable and valuable asset, such as a person, dwelling, community, nation or organization (Wikipedia, Security). Is it necessary to have security at small airports; are there holes in the current security system, and what problems may arise for small airports?
Seven hundred and thirty million people travel on passenger jets every year, while more than 700 million pieces of their baggage are screened for explosives and other dangerous items (H, n.d.). The first line of defense in airport security is the most obvious: Fences, Barriers, and Walls (Works, n.d.). In contrast, Canton airport has a fence, but they lack metal detectors, x-ray equipment and security personnel. One of the most important measures at an airport is confirming ID such as a driver’s license or passport (Works, n.d.). The pilots at Canton airport have a key card that allows them access into the gated area. They do not have to provide photo identification. Going through security in larger airports can be very time consuming and frustrating. If smaller airports had security it wouldn’t be as frustrating. Many Americans feel that from the time they get into the airport, to the time they get out they are being treated very rudely and like criminals (News). A survey said that sixty one percent of Americans were not okay with the new airport security measures (News). Innocent Americ...
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As the 19 hijackers made their way through the three East coast airports, on September 11, 2001, planning on executing the world’s worst terrorist attack in history, they test the U.S airport security. At almost every step along the way, airport security posed no challenge to the 19 terrorist hijackers. Not to their ability to purchase tickets, to pass security checkpoints while carrying knives, and other objects that be used as weapons on them. Not one step of airport security posed as a challenge or threat to the terrorist. If airport security was more advanced and carful as it is now, the hijackers would have never made their way on to the
Since 9/11 there have been nine major security changes at airports. The most important changes are the liquid ban, which bans liquids more than 3.4 ounces from being on an airplane and the body-scan machines along with the enhanced pat downs. (Seaney 1)l/ The body scan machines are x-ray machines that scan the person for anything that could be used as a weapon. Enhanced pat downs are violating to some people as they do not like their private areas searched for weapons. But these pat downs are necessary to detect, find, and remove weapons that a TSA (Transportation Security Administration) agent cannot see with their own eyes. The last important change worth mentioning is that all special items including laptops, tablets, E-readers, and all electronic items have to be checked for explosives and other threats. These changes as well as other minor regulations for passengers give the TSA an extra line of defense while screening air travelers.
Going through security, boarding an airplane and sitting next to someone without that person feeling worried or acting suspicious of them, is starting to become very uncommon. Rephrase...
At many airports across the country, passengers are sharply greeted with the hassle and headache generated by the long security lines. Many travelers complain of the continuing list of rules they have to observe and how they seem to get persistently worse. The government’s solution to the hassle and headache is full-body scanners. The government claims these full-body scanners are faster to go through versus the traditional metal detector, detect weapons and bombs easier, and reduce the stress of the long security lines. In the past, airport security has not been fully successful in protecting the country from terrorists. As a result, many terrorists without being detected are escaping and are free to pursue their assault on America. Having full-body scanners will allow for less time in security, easier detection of terrorists, and will help to protect the United States.
Many travelers and passengers wonder and question what responsibilities are assumed by TSA and what TSA members actually do. R...
Understanding a few areas where technology can be very beneficial is beneficial. Specifically, security measures or screening methods need to be reviewed. Since 9/11 many different areas have changed in the way airports conduct business. Security is always a serious concern and needs critical thinking. Airport security is not an area to lose focus on when it comes to security processes needed. One area needing some prevention and is a concern is the insider threat.
Over $800 million is spent annually on the national Air Marshall program, but “there have been more arrests of air marshals since 9/11 (for off-duty conduct such as drunk driving) than by air marshals for conduct in airports or on planes” (Brill). Meanwhile, the number of TSA agents has been greatly reduced due to budget cuts, creating long security lines and the probability of overlooking a potential threat (Willis). These crowded areas in pre-screened areas also serve as an easy target for terrorists
Over the years the men and women that risk their lives by boarding planes under a false identity to protect us have been called many things. The names range from simple, “Sky Marshal” to more complicated “Civil Aviation Security Liaison Officers.” No matter what they have been called through the years one thing has always stayed the same. The United States Federal Air Marshals have always been a group of our finest law enforcement officers that give up the luxury traditional police work to sit next to crying babies and old talkative ladies all day. They do this with one goal in mind, to keep the airways safe for private citizens to enjoy the luxury of travel. “The history of the air marshals is closely rooted with the history of hijackings and bombings targeting commercial aircraft. Some of the bombings and hijackings throughout history had more of an impact than others on Federal Air Marshal tactics, manpower and security procedures. These events and the responses of those in civil aviation and the US government are essential to understand the need for air marshals as a last line of defense.” (Biles, 2013) With the rise of crime in the aviation sector the US government has gone to the Federal Air Marshals more times than not for protection of its citizens. It has not always been easy for them and they have not had the best funding around but as you will see throughout this paper, The US Federal Air Marshals have always answered when called upon.
The United States spends billions on transportation safety to prevent terrorist or any type of attack on American citizens. Airport security are one of the major problems that the government faces, and the solution is the TSA, also known as the Transportation Security Administration. Passengers believe the TSA is effective in abolishing problems such as terrorism, however, this is not the case. Airport security is not effectively protecting the passengers which is shown through the negligence and violations of the TSA employees, ineffective profiling techniques used by the TSA, and unqualified workers that are placed to protect citizens.
is constantly upgrading and changing airport security, our security is falling behind those of Europe and Asia. “TSA still falls short in 7 of 24, or almost one-third, of critical performance benchmarks set for the agency”(Air security). TSA’s major issues include, screening failures, questionable rules, unsecure cockpits, and thin security forces. During screening, TSA agents consistently fail to identify weapons/explosives during undercover tests. Passenger screenings miss on average, 20% of all weapons carried on by passengers, pilots, flight attendants; that number is considerably too large. Another problem TSA has is their rules with what can be brought on an airplane. Items like liquid, gels, scissors, bats, etc are easily passed through security because they are seen as everyday items, but in reality, they can be used as weapons. TSA constantly changes the rules on whether items like that can be brought aboard an airplane which leads to confusion among the security crew. After 2002 when the FFA required reinforced doors to be replace, problems with the new doors started to come up. Doors began to pop open mid flight and flight attendants began breaking them (despite being reinforced) which causes major security problems. If the cockpit door is broken mid flight, the pilot had no defense during a mid flight hijacking. Air marshals would be their only hope if an attack were to happen, but only about 5-10% of flights have them. As of now the air marshal program is significantly understaffed leaving more and more planes vulnerable to attack. TSA has to really step up their game before another attack like 9/11 happens on US
At the present time, it has been witnessed numerous plane hijackings in the course of the most recent 20 years. A large portion of these hijackings can not be counteracted on the grounds that no one on the plane has anything to ensure themselves with while the hijackers have a tendency to have some sort of weapon to threaten any individual who tries to get in their direction. This raises the inquiry "If travelers are not permitted to carry weapons, should the pilots be allowed to?" it is suggested that most, if not all, aircraft pilots ought to be armed in the event that a capturing would happen they can safeguard themselves and the travelers from said attackers. In this paper, pros and cons will be discussed over the impetus behind why
There are too many things that could go wrong with little security, and we could prevent things from happening. Airport security could prevent drugs, illegal, and terrorist. If airports have boosted security there would be a better safer America. So for these reasons America needs to boost its airport security and give back the peace of mind to American civilians. So should airports have more airports have more security? Without a doubt. If airport security is boosted we have another chance to do right by the dreaded day that is 9/11. There is a chance that American airports can make some immense for the lives that were lost. America can change the way life is in America by stopping the drug flow and ending the drug stoppage in America. We could also change the overflow of illegal immigrants coming to America and that is a lot of people that we could stop. All factors started off small and became big because of one building that lacked in security. So with all this being said, it is imperative that it is necessary to have a better airport security system, more
The Transportation Security Administration was formed as part of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act after the attacks of 9/11. It was created to oversee security for highways, railroads, buses, mass transit systems, airports, and water ports. The majority of the TSA efforts, however, are airport security. This organization is responsible for screening passengers and baggage prior to being loaded onto commercial planes. Since its inception, there have been many issues in regards to the TSA and its inspectors. The following are items of airport security controversies within TSA. These controversies involve police organizational issues and administrative challenges for criminal justice administrators. This paper will discuss how a potential
Does the thought of going through airport security make you want to jump off a bridge? Some people may think that security in airports is either too strict, or it is not enforced enough. Airport security has certainly developed over time, both in terms of more technology, and in terms of increased security. It has had a lot of reasons to step up, both with terrorist attacks, and with other incidents, such as the way that explosive technology has evolved. The topic of airport security is a big debate: is it too strict or not strict enough? It is important that people know and understand both sides of this important issue.
Not all security guards are out in public, depending on position they can be watching through a camera. For example I would compare my quote to Dillard’s because they have cameras and security but security is looking through cameras and not physically there. “Security guards, also called security officers, protect property, enforce rules on the property and deter criminal activity”. Security guards are protection of a certain property to make sure rules are not broken. Rules are always broken that’s why you have a lower type of law enforcement. Being a security guard is important to understand because it requires a lot of dedication and it’s not only your life that can be in danger. You should always follow procedures and pay attention to your surrounding because you never know when or where danger lies.