Practical Aviation Security is a complete guide to the aviation security system, from crucial historical events, to the policies and policy makers and the major terrorist and criminal acts that have shaped the procedures in use today, to the tip-of-the-spear technologies that are shaping the future. This text enables the reader to enter airport security or other aviation management roles with the proper knowledge to immediately implement the necessary security programs, to meet international guidelines and to responsibly protect their facility or organization, no matter how large or small. Using case studies and practical security measures in use at airports all over the world, readers learn the effective methods and the fundamental principles involved in designing and implementing a security system. This text covers commercial airport security, general aviation and cargo operations, threats and threat detection and response systems as well as international security issues. While not perfect, the aviation security system is comprehensive and requires continual focus and attention to be able to stay a step ahead of the next attack. This text provides the tools necessary to prepare practitioners to enter the industry, and if they are already in the industry to better understand it so they can prevent the next tragedy.
- Covers commercial airport security, general aviation and cargo operations, threats and threat detection and response systems as well as international security issues
- Lays out the security fundamentals that can ensure the future of global travel and commerce
- Applies real-world aviation experience to the task of anticipating and deflecting threats
Jeffrey C. Price is a Professor in the Aviation and Aerospace Science Department at Metropolitan State College of Denver. He is co-author of Practical Aviation Security: Predicting and Preventing Future Threats and has worked in the field for over 30 years. His company, Leading Edge Strategies, conducts the Airport Security Coordinator Training School for the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE). Jeff is the original author of the Airport Certified Employee (ACE) Security program and the lead author of the Certified Member (CM) Body of Knowledge for AAAE. Jeff developed the initial airfield manager training programs for DIA, then was part of the airport’s opening 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 the 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 30 years. He specializes in research methodology as used in information science for examining issues and potential solutions in matters concerning systems safety and security within aeronautics and aerospace environments.
