Aviation and Airport Security: Terrorism and Safety Concerns, Second Edition

ISBN: 1420088165

Author: Sweet, Kathleen

Condition: Used

The Definitive Handbook on Terrorist Threats to Commercial Airline and Airport SecurityConsidered the definitive handbook on the terrorist threat to commercial airline and airport security, USAF Lieutenant Colonel Kathleen Sweets seminal resource is now updated to include an analysis of modern day risks. She covers the history of aviation security and compares current in-flight security practices with those of other countries.Covering Transportation Security Administration changes in security, policy, and training regulation since 9/11, this authoritative reference:Discusses a broad range of aviation terrorist incidentsConsiders aviation security in the present geopolitical climateAddresses cargo and passenger securityDetermines how security considerations are factored into business processesDetails new regulations for the TSAContains an instructors manual with test bankDocuments the history of aviation securityIncludes extensive background information on various terrorist groupsIn addition to cargo and passenger security, the text looks at airport and aviation business practices and how security considerations are factored into business processes. The first edition quickly became required reading for air service operators and airport management training programs. This edition is certain to follow suit.About the Author:Kathleen M. Sweet, Lt. Col., Ret., USAF, JD, is on the adjunct faculty at the University of Maryland, Department of Emergency Management. Lt. Col. Sweet is also a consultant with International Risk Control Ltd, London, England, and president and CEO of Risk Management Security Group, a transportation security consulting firm.