Airport Security Essay

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Chapter 1 Introduction Air travel is a fast and convenient way to reach a destination. Even if many passengers may complain of missed flights, delays during the holidays, and the number of carry-ons they are allowed to bring onto the plane, air travel is an important part of quick transportation. One essential part of the airport system is security. Today, security is a major priority that airports must administer strictly. Due to the recent terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, airports along with airlines want their customers to feel safe. Due to my time in Service in The United States Army I have flown numerous times and have witness many types of security from airport to airport. They are all pretty much the same from officers outside making sure people are following the No Curbside parking to personal and property being x-rayed and searched. Yes there are also times when one will witness acts of anger/rage from pissed off passengers and security doing their duty handling/prosecuting those whom seem to be a possible threat to the airline/airport. I enter the airport and seat myself in front of the ticket counters. I expect the employees to be thorough while asking the usual security questions. Has your luggage been in your possession at all times? Has anyone given you anything or asked you to carry on or check any items for them? These are very important questions to ask, because a tactic used by terrorists is to hide a bomb inside an unsuspecting person's luggage. Another tactic is to give something, maybe a toy or stuffed animal to someone who is about to board a plane. That innocent-seeming object may actually be a bomb or some other harmful device (How Airport Security Works, 1-2). Chapter 2 Gaps in Airport Security The attempted terrorist attacks that happened after 9/11 reveal airport

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