Aviation and Airport Security: Terrorism and Safety Concerns, Second EditionThe 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 security, policy, and training regulation since 9/11, this authoritative reference:
In 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. |
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Contents
A National Security Asset
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1 |
A Persistent Problem
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13 |
Chapter 3 International Solutions and Reactions
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37 |
Aircraft As Missiles
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55 |
The Roots Remain
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75 |
Chapter 6 International Major Counter Terrorism Units Law Enforcement and Intelligence Agencies The Best Defense
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105 |
Chapter 7 Screening The Last Line of Defense
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145 |
Chapter 8 Private Security Personnel versus Transportation Administration Security PersonnelIncreased supervision?
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177 |
A Loose End
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217 |
Chapter 11 Security and the Rules of Law A Slippery Slope
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239 |
Comparison of US Law and Foreign Domestic LawLessons Learned
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271 |
Some Intrusive Some Not
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289 |
The Foundations of Security
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307 |
Another Foundation
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Back cover
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355 |