Mon, Aug 20, 2007
Receive Security Awareness Partnership Awards
Six general aviation airports in
Illinois were recently given Security Awareness Partnership awards
for their vigilance in reporting suspicious activity to the TSA's
24/7 operations center, and local TSA offices.
The airports are Quincy Regional/Baldwin Field; Galesburg
Municipal; Mount Carmel Municipal; Southern Illinois (Carbondale);
Saint Louis Regional (East Alton); and Canton Ingersoll. All six
participate in the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association's Airport
Watch Program.
"The excellent work of our transportation security inspectors,
in concert with our local GA partners, shows the nation that all
eyes are watching and we are working together to secure the skies,"
said Pat Broderick, the federal security director at Quad City
International Airport who oversees the six GA airports.
On several occasions these airports investigated suspicious
incidents. For example, Quincy staff received unusual telephone
calls regarding flight instruction, according to TSA. And at
Galesburg an individual observed taking photos became irate when
questioned. In each case, investigators determined there was no
threat.
"Airports around the country are using Airport Watch -- and it
works," said Rob Hackman, AOPA senior director of regulatory
affairs. "It has been cited in numerous government studies as a
program that enhances airport security without imposing a burden on
pilots or airport personnel. Following the voluntary steps in
Airport Watch could help prevent future federally mandated
restrictions."
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