NCJ Number
136242
Date Published
1991
Length
379 pages
Annotation
This volume presents a comprehensive analysis of the threats to aviation security and details the basic principles of effective security programs for both airplanes and airports.
Abstract
Individual chapters discuss security management, the organization and characteristics of civil aviation, the philosophy and organization of airport security, and roles and responsibilities in the airport security program. Additional chapters describe security measures in the air and on the land, the security screening of persons and objects, identity card systems, and the management of hijacking incidents and bomb threat warnings. Further chapters explain security management techniques, the conduct of an airport security survey, the security management as a consultant, the role of computers, the management of flights involving very high security, the role of research and development, cost and funding issues, and training. Photographs, figures, forms, checklists, index, and appended standards and organization addresses