GOM- 07

Minor security problems include pilferage and theft.

• True

• False

The cost of applying strict security measures, both financially and in terms of the disruption experienced by passengers, has been quite low.

• True

• False

Domestic security measures need to match inter- national security measures.

• True

• False

The airlines operating at the airport, the airport authorities, the police, customs and immigration officials all have their own security areas and duties

• True

• False

What two main measures are used to safeguard civil aviation against unlawful interference?

• High and low reaction plans

• Profiling and analysis strategies

• Technological and educational tools

• Human and material resources

Which of the following statements is TRUE about aviation security?

• Pilferage is our greatest threat to security in the 21^st century.

• Security threats can arise from a variety of sources.

• Threats to security are consistent from airport to airport.

• Security threats to airports have lessened over the last three decades.

Recently, at the Airline Operators Committee meeting, several station managers at other airlines have indicated that they have heightened security measures related to the use of liquids on their flights and have asked cabin crew to do more detailed checks throughout the course of the flight. These measures have in turn led to a series of complaints from passengers and several highly publicized altercations between Airline staff being posted on-line. What actions whould you take at your station based on this information?

• Move to implement similar measures as you can never be too secure and passengers will adapt.

• Continue to follow your agreed upon threat rating with corporate headquarters.

• Re-evaluate the current data you have on liquid use, discuss the issue with corporate management and determine if you should change the level of the threat.

• Delegate this task to inflight crew, and allow them to make the appropriate judgment call based on their daily operations.

Which of the following statements is TRUE with regards to security at an airport?

• An important concern for security standards is that multiple groups pool resources and share information.

• The handling agent must follow the safety programme of his parent airline.

• Security is managed solely by the police, and they should be deferred to in all major incidents.

• Security responsibilities should be shared by two groups, the police and the customs and immigration services so as to ensure that they can pool resources and share information.