The American Civil Liberties Union says TSA agents’ use of “behavior detection” techniques leads to racial profiling.
A congressional report cites many gaps in security at airports around the country.
Industry Vertical
Terminal One at JFK International Airport had relied on a limited analog surveillance system and a separate, older IP system that were independent of each other.
- By Courtney Pedersen
- Feb 01, 2017
A gunman opened fire, shooting at least 12 people and killing five of them.
Since 9/11, travel through the world’s busiest airports has changed dramatically. Security professionals are focused on extensive security investments to protect these “Soft Targets” from threats, including terrorist attacks, crime, theft and vandalism.
- By Robert P. Mitchell
- Jan 01, 2017
Evidence recovered from the scene of the crash lead experts to believe EgyptAir Flight 804 was most likely downed due to terrorism.
Signs at airports to inform travelers of ID requirements at security checkpoints
Police evacuated the Will Rodgers World Airport after reports of shots fired.
New “innovation lanes” will be installed at airports around the country to help speed up security for travelers.
Thailand has increase security at tourist spots and airports after reports of a bomb.
The recent disappearance of Egypt Air Flight MS804 on May 19 has once again highlighted the issues of insider threat at airports.
Earlier this month travelers at JFK Airport were delayed due to a security breach that ended up to be a crowd cheering on an Olympic athlete.
Military police in Rio de Janeiro are deploying a third more officers than originally planned for the Olympic Games.
Industry Focus
According to Vaughn Glenn, a TSA agent and union representative in Detroit, only about half of Americans surveyed in a 2014 poll thought TSA screening makes air travel safer.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Aug 01, 2016
TSA plans to use computed-tomography to inspect carry-on bags.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Jul 12, 2016
Security checkpoints are some of the most publicly visible and heavily used components of today’s security infrastructure. Whether airports, stadiums, ports or border transit points, in many ways checkpoint technology is the linchpin for effectively protecting people and property.
- By Melissa Odegaard
- Jul 01, 2016
41 died and more than 230 more were injured when three men open fired and set off explosives at a Turkish airport.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Jun 29, 2016
If Britain decides to leave the European Union, British airports may see a slump in security.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Jun 22, 2016
Shots were fired by an officers responding to a domestic dispute at Dallas Love Field Airport.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Jun 10, 2016
The Transportation Security Administration at airports around the country will be undergoing covert security tests over the summer.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Jun 08, 2016
The Transportation Security Administration has replaced the head of security after airports around the country have had difficulty with long checkpoint lines.
- By Sydny Shepard
- May 24, 2016
Airport security in the United States as increased after a flight from Paris to Cairo was downed in the Mediterranean Sea.
- By Sydny Shepard
- May 20, 2016
An EgyptAir flight carrying 66 passengers to Cairo from Paris suddenly disappeared from radar on May 19.
- By Sydny Shepard
- May 19, 2016
The US Department of Homeland Security has put forward a plan for the long airport security lines, but first they’ll need a little patience from passengers.
- By Sydny Shepard
- May 16, 2016
An Australian-based airline was forced to delay a flight after someone decided to take Wi-Fi naming to a threatening level.
- By Sydny Shepard
- May 13, 2016
The House has passed a bill to enhance aviation security overseas.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Apr 28, 2016
Belgian Transit Minister, Jacqueline Galant, resigned after it was leaked that she ignored found security lapses in the Brussels airport.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Apr 15, 2016
Industry Focus
Passenger security can be a nightmare (Orlando, for example), but it’s nothing like the adventure your luggage will experience. In Quebec, luggage moves through six layers of security. One of the steps, if necessary, will be a manual search.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Apr 01, 2016
A hijacker attempted to take control of an EgyptAir plane on its way to Cairo.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Mar 29, 2016
In late March, a flight attendant was trying to board a plan with 70 pounds of cocaine. When she was stopped at a security checkpoint to be randomly screened, she took off running.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Mar 28, 2016
After the attacks in Belgium, experts are looking into the vulnerabilities associated with long lines at security checkpoints.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Mar 23, 2016
Belgian Police were able to identify the suspects in the case and arrest at least one of them within the 24 hours after the attacks in Brussels.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Mar 23, 2016
26 are dead in three explosions that occurred at the Brussels airport and subway station.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Mar 22, 2016
SkyTrax World Airport Awards has announced the best airports in the world for 2016.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Mar 19, 2016
The number of travelers is going up and the number of TSA screeners is going down, resulting in long lines at security check points.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Mar 07, 2016
CCTV footage finds that two airport workers helped to furnish the bomb that exploded on a Somali plane.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Feb 08, 2016
Industry Focus
Because of recent news and my frequent visits through the security checkpoint, I have come to lack confidence in TSA employees.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Feb 01, 2016
You still can’t bring your loaded gun onto a plane, 2015 proved that.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Jan 22, 2016
Chicago aviation police officers request guns instead of “run and hide” training.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Jan 07, 2016
Nervous flyer? Find out who are the world’s safest airlines.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Jan 06, 2016