Sat, Apr 03, 2010
New Rules Replace Measures Implemented Following Attempted
Christmas Day Attack
DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano (pictured) announced Friday that
the 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. The move
supersedes 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 U.S.
government—will apply to all passengers traveling to the
United States.
“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.”
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 United States from international destinations may notice
enhanced security and random screening measures throughout the
passenger check-in and boarding process, including the use of
explosives trace detection, advanced imaging technology, canine
teams, or pat downs, among other security measures.
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 Spain, Mexico and Tokyo, forging historic agreements with
her international colleagues to strengthen the civil aviation
system through enhanced information collection and sharing,
cooperation on technological development and modernized aviation
security standards.
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