Aviation and Airport Security by Kathleen Sweet

Aviation and Airport Security by Kathleen Sweet

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A handbook on the terrorist threat to commercial airline and airport security. It covers the history of aviation security and compares in-flight security practices with those of other countries. It looks at airport and aviation business practices and how security considerations are factored into business processes.

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Aviation and Airport Security by Kathleen Sweet

The Definitive Handbook on Terrorist Threats to Commercial Airline and Airport Security Considered the definitive handbook on the terrorist threat to commercial airline and airport security, USAF Lieutenant Colonel Kathleen Sweet’s 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 incidents Considers aviation security in the present geopolitical climate Addresses cargo and passenger security Determines how security considerations are factored into business processes Details new regulations for the TSA Contains an instructor’s manual with test bank Documents the history of aviation security Includes extensive background information on various terrorist groups In 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.

… a comprehensive handbook that covers the full range of aviation security, from facilities to operationsAnyone involved in this industry will want to have it available.

—Mayer Nudell, CSC (Certified Security Consultant), writing in Security Management, April 2010


… a comprehensive handbook that covers the full range of aviation security, from facilities to operations. Anyone involved in this industry will want to have it available.
—Mayer Nudell, CSC (Certified Security Consultant), writing in Security Management, April 2010

Risk Management Security Group, W. Lafayette, Indian, USA
SKU Unavailable
ISBN 13 9781420088168
ISBN 10 1420088165
Title Aviation and Airport Security
Author Kathleen Sweet
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc
Year published 2009-04-01
Number of pages 384
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