Canada’s Airport Security
Marvin Mati
Jake Davis
PSI 203 0LA
October 15, 2015
Word count: 937
Research Proposal on Canada’s Airport Security
Throughout the history of aviation, criminals and terrorists have used airports and aircraft to orchestrate various forms of unlawful activities. Examples as such, criminals using general or commercial aviation to smuggle goods and drugs, or terrorists and special interest groups using aviation to garner geopolitical attention. In the mentioned cases, aviation has provided a platform for expedient distribution channels for drug peddlers, criminals, and a public stage for terrorists and special interest groups. Aviation is imperative to sustain the economic existence of world commerce,
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What is the current state of airport security? Reports of any cases of security breaches should be addressed in this case. How does airport security prepare for anticipated security breaches? The aim here would be to investigate whether the airport security teams are reactive or proactive. What the various security protocols carried out? This would be to investigate whether passengers, airline personnel, airport personnel, and luggage undergo security checks.
Research Strategies and Arguments
To answer the above questions, an array of reports by an organization that are in charge of security matters in Canadian airports will be reviewed. In addition, Books, news articles and research studies will also be used in the course of the current research. The sources give information pertaining to the current state of airport security, how airport security personnel handles security matters and the various security protocols employed in Canadian airports. The research will include past instances of airport security breaches that may have occurred in Canadian airports. It will also include the disaster preparedness of Canadian airports and also make recommendations as to how the Canadian airport authorities can enhance
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This book gives real-life examples of terrorist activities that have occurred in the aviation industry in the United States dating way back to February 2000. The book contains information pertaining; International Civil Aviation Security Program, the 9/11 attacks and contemporary threats to aviation security.
Benny, D. (2012). General aviation security. Boca Raton: CRC Press.
The book’s author is a board certified security manager; Certified Protection Professional, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Confidentiality Officer, a pilot (owns a Cessna C-172) among numerous other certifications. He is well versed with matter regarding the aviation industry and particularly in matters security. The book contains comprehensive information on general aviation airports, physical security in the airport environment and security threats to general aviation.
Sweet, K. (2004). Aviation and airport security. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson/Prentice
The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2011 prompted the world to reevaluate and drastically modify airport and airline security. “Four targets had been chosen, all iconic American buildings that would send a clear message of the depth of their hatred for the United States. All four planes crashed, killing all on board—terrorists, crew members, and passengers, along with hundreds who were killed inside the structures, on the ground, and the men and women who ran into collapsing buildings in an effort to try and save others” (Smutz 1). As Jason Villemez said “the decade after the 9/11 attacks reshaped many facets of life in America” (Villemez 1). Before the attacks, people did not think that large scale hostility towards innocent people in our country was remotely possible. Ever since that fateful moment, citizens in America are on their toes every day worrying about another attack happening. United States citizens have had to adapt and change in response to this fear of further terrorist assault on our country. One of the ways they have adapted is by changing their means of security concerning airline travel.
This paper describes our nation and the worlds mindset about airline terrorism before 9/11 and airline terrorism today. This remains a very real and deadly subject even though we don’t have as many incidents occurring at this moment in time. Still the potential for countless lives being lost in an aircraft accident from the actions of a terrorist or terrorist organization is still very real and innocent families across this nation and abroad remain the targets. Additionally, it will show that the security measures in place at airports prior to 9/11 were far less adequate, than today, and personnel responsible for airport security at the gates and throughout were either poorly trained or not trained at all when it came to hijackers and terrorist. This paper will also identify the extensive security measures, rules and training that have been put into place, which helped to curtail acts of terrorism onboard airliners.
September 11, a turning point in the United States history. This event caused various negative impacts on the aviation industry. It changed the way airports and airlines organized themselves completely. The effect was so strong that it caused bankruptcies, people to lose their jobs, changes in how flights were made and flew, and security checking’s. This day also created fear and psychological issues on individuals concerning anything to do with flying on an airplane. In other words, this day was a catastrophe in the aviation industry in the US.
As the blood trickled down the flight attendant’s neck, they all prayed that they wouldn’t die. A dark skined man headed toward the front of the plane to claim his next victim. He slowly pressed the cold, red blade of a knife into the pilot’s neck. Many of those who saw screamed. They all knew, then, that they would die. Passengers felt the plane take some wild turns and they realized that they had turned around. Not long after this occurred to four planes, every single passenger died. Terrorists had taken over planes in America. Four planes, nineteen terrorists, and almost 3,000 dead people later, the United States of America has been changed forever.
After World War II there was an excess of aircraft and trained pilots in the United States, which significantly increase in private and commercial flights. An increase in the use of private aircraft and large passenger planes meant an increase in the possibly of aircraft safety incidents. Even though safety measures had been put in place to tend to large number of aircraft in the skies, in late 1950’s there were two unfortunate accidents that finally led to legislation that would be a major change to the world of aviation that affects us even today. The introduction of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 spurred several changes in aviation that eventually led to the creation of the Federal Aviation Administration.
The evolution of airport security would evolve over time just as airline safety. There would be a series of unfortunate events that would affect the way all airports operated. Prior to these events passengers would simply show up with their luggage and ticket and get on the plane, no screening or baggage checks were conducted. The FAA and the Federal Government had taken many steps by passing numerous pieces of legislation to address aircraft safety to reduce the number of accidents; however aircraft security was never addressed in all previously passed legislation. As the number of air travelers increased year by year, so did the potential for crimes against the airlines. These crimes included aircraft bombing and hijackings.
Elias, Bartholomew. "Aviation Security: Outlook." Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 2 May 2014.
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.
I. Summary After the tragic events of September 11, 2001, security of the aviation industry became of paramount concern for the public and the United States government. Consequently, the travailing public became afraid to fly significantly impacting the airline industry financially and threatened the financial viability of many airlines. II. Problem: Ensure the safety of public while travailing by air and the viability of the airlines.
The events of September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks have changed how airport security is implemented
Eventually after ten years, many of those security systems became permanent. Many citizens of Canada were afraid to fly after 9/11 and were even too afraid drive to cross the border and enter the United States. The government knew this was a problem because they wanted the country not to feel threatened, they wanted people to feel that Canada is safe. Because of this, Airport security around the world was limiting items that security said could be used as weapons or explosives in Canada. In 2002 the Air Transport Security Authority took over the business of screening at airports. Per our Prime Minister Stephen Harper, the 9/11 attacks have helped shape our country to be more intelligent and aware of current events. Apparently, prior to 9/11 Canadians were not aware of terrorism threats facing the country. "Today we are much more focused on it. We are much more concerned about it. We're much more able to detect and thwart terrorism than before," said
Airport security has changed since September 11, but this change is not always a good thing. One of the major changes that has taken place in airport security is more searches are being done. As a result of increasing the number of searches taken place, more people have their privacy rights violated. Another result of the increase of airport security is that less peopl...
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
“Airport Security.” Opposing Viewpoints Online Collection. Detroit: Gale, 2013. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 13 January. 2014.
People have been using physical security measures such as barriers for protection for centuries (McCrie, 2007). Every living thing uses physical security to protect their home, family, and themselves with some form of barriers. These barriers can be either man-made or natural as long as they define, delay, or detect unauthorized access (Fennelly, 2004). These barriers are used to protect not only the facility but the assets located inside. I will describe these barriers starting from the outside and working into the facility.