Posts Tagged ‘airport security’
 

 

Terminal Madness: What is Airport Security? (Part Two)

Why can’t TSA exhibit common sense now and then? If we’re to believe that TSA screeners are well-trained professionals, why can't they handle an occasional judgment call?
by Patrick Smith
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Terminal Madness: What is Airport Security? (Part One)

In America and much of the world, security enhancements put in place following the catastrophe of September 11th, 2001, have been drastic and of two kinds: those practical and effective, and those irrational and pointless.
by Patrick Smith
 

 
 

Miami Launches its Airport Watch Program

Miami International Airport has a large and active planespotting community and has become the latest airport to employ spotters as an added layer of security.
by Mark Lawrence
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Mr. Stephen Lord, Director of Homeland Security and Justice Issues

Government Accountability Office Releases TSA Oversight Review

On Wednesday morning, The House held a hearing on the challenges the TSA faces in the wake of a Government Accountability Office released the day before. The 38 page report detailing how the TSA could strengthen oversight of al...
by Jason Rabinowitz
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A technician assembles a brand new TSA body scanner. (Photo by Matt Molnar/NYCAviation)

Naked Image Full Body Scanners To Be Taken Out Of US airports

The TSA has announced that airports will soon discontinue their use of controversial scanners which reveal nude images of passengers.
by David Ferguson, Raw Story
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