Practical Aviation Security: Predicting and Preventing Future Threats

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.

• Covers commercial airport security, general aviation and cargo operations, threats, 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
• Includes updated coverage of security related to spaceport and unmanned aerial systems, focusing on IACO (International Civil Aviation Organization) security regulations and guidance
• Features additional and updated case studies and much more

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.