Airport security - profiling works- Ask the Israelis.
Yet we in the West have our heads up or respective butts when it come to techniques that work.
http://rt.com/news/210491-christmas-terror-plane-islamists/
An “alive and real” Muslim terrorist bomb plot is in progress in Europe, security sources have told the UK’s Sunday Express newspaper. Authorities are considering banning all hand luggage as a countermeasure, the report claims.
"We've been told that five planes are being targeted in a high profile hit before Christmas. They've been waiting for the big one,” a high-ranking airport security source told the Sunday Express.
"We have many scares but this one nearly got hand baggage pulled from all airlines. The threat is still alive and real."
The attacks are expected to center on “major” European destinations, according to the insider.
"The threat is aimed at Europe. The US has improved their security over the summer but we have not.”
"Everyone is expecting something catastrophic very soon.”
What Israeli Airport Security Can Teach the WorldÂ*|Â*Daniel Wagner
Departing passengers are questioned by highly trained security agents before they reach the check-in counter. These interviews could last as little as one minute or as long as an hour, based on such factors as age, race, religion and destination. Unlike in many western airports, passengers are not required to remove their shoes while passing through physical screening processes. Furthermore, there are no sophisticated x-ray machines; rather, traditional metal detectors are still in operation.
Raphael Ron, a former director of security at Ben Gurion for 5 years, calls the passenger-oriented security system more focused on the 'human factor', based on the assumption that terrorist attacks are carried out by people who can be found and have been stopped through the use of this simple but effective security methodology. That said, there is a great array of equipment and technology available for the authorities to help combat any potential terrorist attacks. For example, checked baggage is put in a pressure chamber to trigger any possible explosive devices and robots patrol the airport grounds.
Ben Gurion airport does not sub-contract its security to private companies. Given their priority in ensuring safety and preventing terrorist attacks, the personnel on duty at Ben Gurion are highly trained army graduates who have specialist skills in detection and interrogation. They leave nothing to chance and are able to monitor the most minute details. Officials think of passenger security as a series of 'concentric' circles, with increasing scrutiny as individuals arrive closer to the plane.
Yet we in the West have our heads up or respective butts when it come to techniques that work.
http://rt.com/news/210491-christmas-terror-plane-islamists/
An “alive and real” Muslim terrorist bomb plot is in progress in Europe, security sources have told the UK’s Sunday Express newspaper. Authorities are considering banning all hand luggage as a countermeasure, the report claims.
"We've been told that five planes are being targeted in a high profile hit before Christmas. They've been waiting for the big one,” a high-ranking airport security source told the Sunday Express.
"We have many scares but this one nearly got hand baggage pulled from all airlines. The threat is still alive and real."
The attacks are expected to center on “major” European destinations, according to the insider.
"The threat is aimed at Europe. The US has improved their security over the summer but we have not.”
"Everyone is expecting something catastrophic very soon.”
What Israeli Airport Security Can Teach the WorldÂ*|Â*Daniel Wagner
Departing passengers are questioned by highly trained security agents before they reach the check-in counter. These interviews could last as little as one minute or as long as an hour, based on such factors as age, race, religion and destination. Unlike in many western airports, passengers are not required to remove their shoes while passing through physical screening processes. Furthermore, there are no sophisticated x-ray machines; rather, traditional metal detectors are still in operation.
Raphael Ron, a former director of security at Ben Gurion for 5 years, calls the passenger-oriented security system more focused on the 'human factor', based on the assumption that terrorist attacks are carried out by people who can be found and have been stopped through the use of this simple but effective security methodology. That said, there is a great array of equipment and technology available for the authorities to help combat any potential terrorist attacks. For example, checked baggage is put in a pressure chamber to trigger any possible explosive devices and robots patrol the airport grounds.
Ben Gurion airport does not sub-contract its security to private companies. Given their priority in ensuring safety and preventing terrorist attacks, the personnel on duty at Ben Gurion are highly trained army graduates who have specialist skills in detection and interrogation. They leave nothing to chance and are able to monitor the most minute details. Officials think of passenger security as a series of 'concentric' circles, with increasing scrutiny as individuals arrive closer to the plane.
