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By Bill Goldston |
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April 4, 2010 - Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Secretary Janet Napolitano announced that the Transportation Security
Administration (TSA) will begin implementing new enhanced security
measures for all air carriers with international flights to the United
States to strengthen the safety and security of all
passengers—superseding the emergency measures put in place immediately
following the attempted terrorist attack on Dec. 25, 2009. These new, more flexible
security protocols—tailored to reflect the most current information
available to the “These new measures utilize real-time, threat-based intelligence along with multiple, random layers of security, both seen and unseen, to more effectively mitigate evolving terrorist threats,” said Secretary Napolitano. “The terrorist threat to global aviation is a shared challenge and ensuring aviation security is a shared responsibility. I commend our many partners around the world who have taken steps to increase their own security measures through deployment of new technology, enhanced information sharing and stronger standards to keep air travel safe.” |
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These new, enhanced measures are part of a dynamic,
threat-based aviation security system covering all passengers traveling
by air to the United States while focusing security measures in a more
effective and efficient manner to ensure the safety and security of the
traveling public. Passengers traveling to the Secretary Napolitano, in
conjunction with the United Nations specialized agency International
Civil Aviation Organization, has been leading a global initiative to
strengthen the international aviation system against the evolving
threats posed by terrorists, working in multilateral and bilateral
contexts with governments as well as industry. Over the past three
months, Secretary Napolitano has participated in regional aviation
security summits around the world in |
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Secretary Napolitano also commended today’s release of the Surface Transportation Security Priority Assessment as another important step in efforts to protect the nation’s traveling public from acts of terrorism—conducted by the Obama administration in its first year as a thorough review of the nation’s surface transportation security efforts, which cover mass transit, commuter and long-distance passenger rail, freight rail, commercial vehicles and pipelines. The Assessment was developed through engagement with federal, state, local and tribal government partners as well as the private sector, provides a comprehensive framework of recommendations to enhance surface transportation security. The Assessment reflects the Obama administration’s commitment to coordinating surface transportation security efforts among all government partners and the private sector to enhance security; reduce risk; improve the efficiency and effectiveness of federal security capabilities; strengthen interactive stakeholder partnerships; and streamline security management coordination to protect Americans from threats of terrorism. It provides a comprehensive framework for the continued improvement of surface transportation security and identifies discrete areas of focus for the institution of changes that will make the nation safer. |
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