
Practical Aviation Security
Predicting and Preventing Future Threats
Butterworth-Heinemann (Publisher)
3rd Edition
Published on 10. August 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
598 pages
978-0-12-804293-9 (ISBN)
Shipment within 15-20 days
Description
Practical Aviation Security: Predicting and Preventing Future Threats, Third Edition is a complete guide to the aviation security system, from crucial historical events to the policies, policymakers, and major terrorist and criminal acts that have shaped the procedures in use today, as well as the cutting edge technologies that are shaping the future. This text equips readers working in airport security or other aviation management roles with the knowledge to implement effective security programs, meet international guidelines, and responsibly protect facilities or organizations of any size.
Using case studies and practical security measures now in use at airports worldwide, readers learn the effective methods and the fundamental principles involved in designing and implementing a security system. The aviation security system is comprehensive and requires continual focus and attention to stay a step ahead of the next attack. Practical Aviation Security, Third Edition, helps prepare practitioners to enter the industry and helps seasoned professionals prepare for new threats and prevent new tragedies.
Using case studies and practical security measures now in use at airports worldwide, readers learn the effective methods and the fundamental principles involved in designing and implementing a security system. The aviation security system is comprehensive and requires continual focus and attention to stay a step ahead of the next attack. Practical Aviation Security, Third Edition, helps prepare practitioners to enter the industry and helps seasoned professionals prepare for new threats and prevent new tragedies.
Reviews / Votes
"...a well-researched reference for students learning aviation security and practitioners in the field...the industry's leaders are advised to consult this book to assist in decisions that could impact the security of aviation." --Security ManagementMore details
Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Woburn
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Airport operations specialists; airport security managers; homeland security personnel; students in aviation and Homeland Security programs
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Weight
1200 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-12-804293-9 (9780128042939)
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Predicting and Preventing Future Threats
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Persons
Jeffrey C. Price is a Professor in the Aviation and Aerospace Science Department at Metropolitan State College of Denver. He has worked in the field for over 20 years, most recently as a trainer for the certification programs of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE). His company, Leading Edge Strategies, has conducted the Airport Security Coordinator Training School. Jeff is also the original author of the Airport Certified Employee (ACE) Security program, as well as the lead author of the new Certified Member (CM) Body of Knowledge. Jeff developed the initial airfield manager training programs for DIA, then helped open Denver International Airport in 1995. He served as the Assistant Security Director until 1998, then moved to Jefferson County Airport as the Director of Public Relations, Marketing and Property Management. He was Airport Manager at Jefferson County Airport from 1999-2002. He also served on the Colorado Aeronautics Board. Jeffrey Forrest, PhD, is the Chair of Department of Aviation and Aerospace Science at Metropolitan State University of Denver, CO, USA. He is co-author of Practical Aviation Security: Predicting and Preventing Future Threats and has been active in designing, teaching, and managing aviation education and research programs for over 25 years.
Author
Professor, Department of Aviation and Aerospace Science, Metropolitan State University, Denver; former Assistant Security Director, Denver International Airport, CO, USA
Chair, Department of Aviation and Aerospace Science, Metropolitan State University, Denver, CO, USA
Content
1. Overview of the Aviation Industry and Security in the Post 9/11 World
2. Crime and Terrorism in Aviation: A Retrospective
3. Policies and Procedures: The Development of Aviation Security Practices
4. The Role of Government in Aviation Security
5. Commercial Aviation Airport Security
6. Introduction to Screening
7. Passenger and Baggage Screening
8. Commercial Aviation Aircraft Operator Security
9. General Aviation Security
10. Air Cargo Security
11. The Threat Matrix
12. Security Operations
2. Crime and Terrorism in Aviation: A Retrospective
3. Policies and Procedures: The Development of Aviation Security Practices
4. The Role of Government in Aviation Security
5. Commercial Aviation Airport Security
6. Introduction to Screening
7. Passenger and Baggage Screening
8. Commercial Aviation Aircraft Operator Security
9. General Aviation Security
10. Air Cargo Security
11. The Threat Matrix
12. Security Operations