Airport and aviation security : U.S. policy and strategy in the age of global terrorism /

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"The response of the U.S. federal government the events of September 11, 2001 has reflected the challenge of striking a balance between implementing security measures to deter terrorist attacks while at the same time limiting disruption to air commerce. Airport and Aviation Security: U.S. Polic...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Elias, Bartholomew
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Boca Raton : CRC Press, ©2010.
Subjects:
Airports > Security measures > United States.
Terrorism > United States > Prevention.
National security > United States.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Political Freedom & Security > Law Enforcement.
Airports > Security measures
National security
Terrorism > Prevention
United States
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Table of Contents:
  • Pre-9/11 threats to aviation security and the U.S. policy response
  • The 9/11 attacks and the ensuing policy debate
  • Policy refinement in response to the evolving terrorist threat
  • The U.S. strategy for combating terror threats
  • Evaluating and managing security risks
  • Exploiting intelligence and counterterrorism information
  • Passenger and baggage screening
  • Airline in-flight security measures
  • Commercial airport access controls and perimeter security
  • Mitigating the threat of shoulder-fired missiles and other standoff weapons
  • Air cargo security
  • Security for GA operations and airports.

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