United States Aviation Security

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This paper discusses the improved security measures that have been implemented in aviation security since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, as well as the unresolved security issues that remain regarding passenger safety and privacy. In particular, the paper looks at employee training, scanner accuracy, intrusiveness of scanners and human screeners, and the use of air marshals. The paper also includes suggestions for measures that would improve aviation security.

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"A recent report by the United States Department for Homeland Security (Stone) argues that staff who operate airport security screening devices are not receiving sufficient training. The report also states that operators are not being trained to handle deadly weapons and are not trained on passenger rights. Screeners are not trained on how to read airline tickets, when to pat down passengers and how to search animals and their cages. Furthermore, a study by McCarley and colleagues showed that screeners identify more contraband items with greater experience (McCarley et al.), which further demonstrates the magnitude of this problem. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is responsible for training airport security screeners. The TSA is currently examining employee training and states that modifications will soon follow."

More papers on United States Aviation Security:

• Research Paper # 114709 : "Aviation Security and the Mistakes of 9/11"
• Analytical Essay # 56169 : "Airline Security Measures"
• Essay # 32211 : "Cost of Security for Airline Business in the U.S."

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