Airport Security

On September 11, 2001, the world of aviation and airport security became drastically different. Since the attacks the government, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has amped up airport security by creating the TSA (Transportation Security Administration). In essence, the TSA is responsible “for security at the nation’s airports and deployed a federal workforce to screen all commercial airline passengers and baggage” (Transportation Security Overview, 2015).

Airport security is a problem in the United States. As a nation we should improve airport security so that we don’t suffer terrorist attacks. One lack of airport security was 9/11. 9/11’s problem with security was that the people signed up to be airline pilots, but they were terrorists. Another was the shoe bomber. There the problem was at the time they never scanned the shoes for anything in them. Richard Reed is the one that did it had built a small bomb, put it in his shoe, then put the sole of the shoe over the bomb hiding it. Are we really screening enough to protect for attacks like these? Some people would say that we have too much security already or that we

Just recently there has been uproar over airport security and the use of body scanners on passengers. After 9/11 many airlines have toughen up their security measures in order to prevent this tragic accident to ever occur again. In order to improve security and make our lives a lot safer airlines have implemented many different types of technology. Technology aids airline security to see what passengers are possibly carrying under their clothing. Making passengers go through X-Ray screenings can not only prevent passengers from boarding a plane with harmful equipment but it can also deter the thought of someone actually making an attempt to board while carrying a weapon. Other technological advancements such as surveillance cameras are being

The Travel security agency, or the TSA, is an important agency whose job it is to protect our nation in airports and borders. Impressively, the Agency has stopped many weapons, and saved our citizens numerous times. According to several experts however, the TSA has never stopped a terrorist plot. Their methods have been questioned too. As our nation grows deeper and deeper in debt, the TSA is a huge cost that may need to be cut. In order to gain a clear understanding of the TSA, its successes, issues, and cost must be evaluated critically.

As a response to the 9/11 attacks, one would expect that the TSA would improve airport security. In reality, it's just security theater. Originally, the use of metal detectors and luggage x-rays in airport security checkpoints was enough. However, on December 25, 2009, an inbound international

Air travel has come a long way in a relatively short time. Advances in technology and engineering have propelled this industry to unimaginable heights. Advances also have provided for an affordable, reliable, and safe mode of transportation. In the past decade air travel has become a target for terrorist to prove their endeavor at gaining the world’s attention and attempts to prove their points of view. The attacks of September 11, 2011 and others around the world have proven how real these issues are and America has taken up the fight in this arena. The continued credible threat of terrorist attacks against the nation’s commercial airports requires that TSA take adequate measures to ensure the highest level of security possible,

Sixteen years and billions of dollars invested in the growth of aviation security after the terrorist attacks on the Pentagon and the World Trade Center, threats to airport security continuously progress as the United States’ aviation security encounters numerous changes. Since the September 11th attacks, the Transportation Security Administration, also known as the TSA, initiated their plan to ensure the safety of nearly 2 million air passengers at approximately 440 airports nationwide. (Carraway) Although the TSA implemented new training procedures, the aviation screeners fail to apply their skills effective during searches and checkpoints. In the general public, many claim that technological screening procedures will be more effective

According to allgov.com (2011), “The United States Congress passed the Aviation and Transportation Security Act on November 19, 2001 in the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks. The act established the TSA and placed it in the Transportation Department, charging it with hiring security screeners at some 450 commercial airports within 12 months.” The TSA is responsible for the protection of the United States’ transportation system including, airports, airplanes, mass transit systems, highways, railroads, and ports. As an economy, American business and individuals depend on the United States’ transportation system for not only commuting to work, but for shopping, socialization, business, access the healthcare, among other things. Suffice it to deficiencies in the transportation system could cripple the United States’ economy. Since its inception in 2001, the TSA program has faced many issues and problems, including but not limited to turnover, mistreatment by

airliners and airports have made aviation security a continued priority.” (Baljoria, “The Debate Over Airport Security”) In response to this, the Transportation Security Administration has added more security measures over the years, including millimeter-wave body scanners and invasive pat-downs.

Overall, the FBI budget geared towards antiterrorism investigation and prosecution has tripled. (Brill, 2016). With that money, the United States undergone numerous security changes particularly pertaining to airport safety as well as shipping port safety. In respect to airport security, the magazine states before the event of September 11th there were only 16,000 poorly trained screeners and now there are now 46,000 federally trained screeners (Brill, 2016). In addition, the number of air Marshalls drastically increased as well. The exact number is classified, but the magazine states there were approximately 5,000 as of 2005 (Brill, 2016). Lastly, reportedly billions of dollars’ worth of technology, including radiation detectors are being used at the American shipping ports. Shipping containers deemed to be a threat are isolated for additional screening. Containers are also screen in foreign ports by U.S. Customs (Brill, 2016).

Airports are one of the busiest places on the planet; in most cases airports are not the safest, even if airports have high security for passengers. After September 11, 2001 (9/11), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) started to see flaws in the United States (U.S.) and in foreign airport security checkpoint. In the sixteen years after 9/11, airport security has improved tremendous, though airports continue to have terrorist attacks and attempt attacks. The problem is parts of the airport security checkpoint process are not always exact, ways to improve airport security is innovative technology, fair judgement and treatment from airport security, and putting more air marshals on flights.

This Day brought America to its knees, however at the same time, illustrated the weakness of America’s Security methods in identifying threats and terrorist activities. Prior to 9/11 the airlines and airports were responsible for managing the screening checkpoints .The aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001 was passed shortly after September 11, to address the immediate needs of aviation security. This act caused the birth of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) under the U.S department of transportation, who were then now responsible for handling all screening at all U.S airports. With all the new directives some rules were implemented immediately, where as others took a while before they were in effect. Some of The new rules that were implemented immediately were that passengers were banned from carrying knives, box cutters, and

It is believed that because of the low security in the past terrorists could have easily got around in the airports without being suspected. Since this violent attack, the airport security has increased. Before time, travellers were allowed to travel on their birth paper, and there were no TSA workers. Today, the requirement is as followed: One must arrive at the gate at least two (2) hours before their fight. One must have an updated passport ID and the passport ID must match the name on the ticket. Shoes, jackets, and outerwear must be removed at the checkpoints. No liquids over 3oz are permissible. All baggage, carryon, and checked luggage must be screened. One must go through a body scan machine screening and if necessary an enhanced pat down will be conducted (Seaney, par. 1). However, the biggest change in security is the increase in the workforce. The federal government hired nearly 50,000

With air traffic set to double in the next 20 years, chances are you will choose air travel as a possible method of transportation at some point in your future lifetime (Owram). For some, the task of flying comes easily after having done it so many times, while for others, it can be a real hassle. It seems like just about anyone that has flown enough has at least one horror story about their flying experience.

Airport security has gone through drastic changes since the 2001 World Trade Center terrorist attack to insure the safety of passengers traveling domestically and abroad with the creation of the Transportation Security Administration, updated screening machines, policy and procedures, and vigorous pat-down searches.