Practical Aviation Security  is a complete guide to the aviation security system, from crucial historical events, to the policies and policy makers and the major terrorist and criminal acts that have shaped the procedures in use today, to the tip-of-the-spear technologies that are shaping the future.    


This text enables the reader to enter airport security or other aviation management roles with the proper knowledge to immediately implement the necessary security programs, to meet international guidelines and to responsibly protect their facility or organization, no matter how large or small.

Using case studies and practical security measures in use at airports all over the world, readers learn the effective methods and the fundamental principles involved in designing and implementing a security system. This text covers commercial airport security, general aviation and cargo operations, threats and threat detection and response systems as well as international security issues.

While not perfect, the aviation security system is comprehensive and requires continual focus and attention to be able to stay a step ahead of the next attack. This text provides the tools necessary to prepare practitioners to enter the industry, and if they are already in the industry to better understand it so they can prevent the next tragedy.

* Understand the principles that underlie a topic of enduring importance in global commerce
* Apply real-world aviation experience to the task of deflecting current and future threats
* Reduce the vulnerabilities of cargo carriers and corporate jets as well as commercial airlines

Audience
Airport operations specialists; airport security managers; homeland security personnel; students in aviation and homeland security programs

Contents
Dedication Foreword Preface Acknowledgments

Chapter 1
: Overview of the Aviation Industry and Security in the Post 9-11 World

Chapter 2
: Crime and Terrorism in Aviation: A Retrospective

Chapter 3
: Policies and Procedures: The Development of Aviation Security Practices

Chapter 4
: The Role of Government in Aviation Security

Chapter 5
: Commercial Aviation Airport Security

Chapter 6
: Introduction to Screening

Chapter 7
: Passenger and Baggage Screening

Chapter 8
: Commercial Aviation Aircraft Operator Security

Chapter 9
: General Aviation Airport Security

Chapter 10
: General Aviation Aircraft Operator Security

Chapter 11
: Air Cargo

Chapter 12
: Countering Existing and Emerging Threats

 

by Jeffrey Price & Jeffrey Forrest

Available: Butterworth-Heinemann