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How would you balance the need for security with the need to get passengers through security efficiently and quickly?

Aviation security has the most publicly visible security measures of any critical infrastructure segment. Research and develop a 400-600 word post that discusses hits and misses in aviation security policy. Include in your discussion the following topics:

  • What aspects of aviation security should be addressed in terms of strengthening them? Where do you see weaknesses?
  • How would you balance the need for security with the need to get passengers through security efficiently and quickly? What messages would you develop to gain the public’s cooperation while undergoing screening measures?

Given the number of years after 9/11 without successful aviation attacks, should some security procedures be relaxed?

Airport Screenings & Public Security Policy 

The purpose of this assignment is to explore the topic of aviation security as it relates to public safety policy and the issue of individual privacy. You have been directed to write a policy memo for your boss, who is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and serves on the House Committee on Homeland Security (House Committee on Homeland Security Web site). Using the resources provided below, as well information from resources you identify through your own research efforts, your assignment is to craft a briefing memo of 900–1,200 words that focuses on the questions posed below.

Assignment Guidelines

  • Students must address the following in 900–1,200 words:
    • The United States, as well as many other countries and airlines, had experienced criminal and terrorist incidents before September 11, 2001. Why had previous incidents not resulted in the dramatic increases in and focus on aviation security that the 9/11 attacks did? Explain.
      • How was 9/11 different from an aviation security standpoint? Explain.
    • While there have been further attempts to strike the United States by attacking commercial aircraft since 9/11 (e.g., the “shoe bomber” and the “underwear” bomber), none have been successful. How have the steps and measures taken to improve aviation security since 9/11 contributed to the lack of success of the terrorists? Explain.
      • What role did the various layers of aviation security play in preventing the attempted attacks after 9/11? Explain.
      • Were the effective layers tactical, policy driven, or a combination of both? Explain.
    • Since the regulation that requires the aircraft’s cockpit door to be bullet-proof and securely locked before the aircraft leaves the terminal took effect, it is, for all practical purposes, impossible for a terrorist passenger to gain control of an aircraft. Given this change in risk profile, are other layers of security as necessary as before? Why or why not?
      • Given the number of years after 9/11 without successful aviation attacks, should some security procedures be relaxed? Why or why not?
        • What are the vulnerabilities and risks if they were? Explain.
          • Do not write possible scenarios here; rather, identify points of failure and other threats or risks to the aircraft, passengers, and nation).
    • TSA agents have the right to physically inspect any and all material and persons who are boarding or being loaded onto an aircraft in the United States. With X-ray machines, bomb-sniffing machines, and dogs checking all luggage and passengers, are physical inspections of luggage that allow TSA agents open and look through personal bags necessary? Why or why not?
      • What are the laws that provide TSA with their authority? Describe them.
      • Are the practices undertaken by TSA too intrusive? Why or why not?
    • The Fourth Amendment of the Bill of Rights provides protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. How should the United States balance that right against the security needs of the flying public? Explain.
      • Has a balance been reached?
      • If not, in what direction do the scales need to be tipped and how?

How have the steps and measures taken to improve aviation security since 9/11 contributed to the lack of success of the terrorists?

Airport Screenings & Public Security Policy 

The purpose of this assignment is to explore the topic of aviation security as it relates to public safety policy and the issue of individual privacy. You have been directed to write a policy memo for your boss, who is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and serves on the House Committee on Homeland Security (House Committee on Homeland Security Web site). Using the resources provided below, as well information from resources you identify through your own research efforts, your assignment is to craft a briefing memo of 900–1,200 words that focuses on the questions posed below.

Assignment Guidelines

  • Students must address the following in 900–1,200 words:
    • The United States, as well as many other countries and airlines, had experienced criminal and terrorist incidents before September 11, 2001. Why had previous incidents not resulted in the dramatic increases in and focus on aviation security that the 9/11 attacks did? Explain.
      • How was 9/11 different from an aviation security standpoint? Explain.
    • While there have been further attempts to strike the United States by attacking commercial aircraft since 9/11 (e.g., the “shoe bomber” and the “underwear” bomber), none have been successful. How have the steps and measures taken to improve aviation security since 9/11 contributed to the lack of success of the terrorists? Explain.
      • What role did the various layers of aviation security play in preventing the attempted attacks after 9/11? Explain.
      • Were the effective layers tactical, policy driven, or a combination of both? Explain.
    • Since the regulation that requires the aircraft’s cockpit door to be bullet-proof and securely locked before the aircraft leaves the terminal took effect, it is, for all practical purposes, impossible for a terrorist passenger to gain control of an aircraft. Given this change in risk profile, are other layers of security as necessary as before? Why or why not?
      • Given the number of years after 9/11 without successful aviation attacks, should some security procedures be relaxed? Why or why not?
        • What are the vulnerabilities and risks if they were? Explain.
          • Do not write possible scenarios here; rather, identify points of failure and other threats or risks to the aircraft, passengers, and nation).
    • TSA agents have the right to physically inspect any and all material and persons who are boarding or being loaded onto an aircraft in the United States. With X-ray machines, bomb-sniffing machines, and dogs checking all luggage and passengers, are physical inspections of luggage that allow TSA agents open and look through personal bags necessary? Why or why not?
      • What are the laws that provide TSA with their authority? Describe them.
      • Are the practices undertaken by TSA too intrusive? Why or why not?
    • The Fourth Amendment of the Bill of Rights provides protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. How should the United States balance that right against the security needs of the flying public? Explain.
      • Has a balance been reached?
      • If not, in what direction do the scales need to be tipped and how?

What role did the various layers of aviation security play in preventing the attempted attacks after 9/11?

Airport Screenings & Public Security Policy 

The purpose of this assignment is to explore the topic of aviation security as it relates to public safety policy and the issue of individual privacy. You have been directed to write a policy memo for your boss, who is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and serves on the House Committee on Homeland Security (House Committee on Homeland Security Web site). Using the resources provided below, as well information from resources you identify through your own research efforts, your assignment is to craft a briefing memo of 900–1,200 words that focuses on the questions posed below.

Assignment Guidelines

  • Students must address the following in 900–1,200 words:
    • The United States, as well as many other countries and airlines, had experienced criminal and terrorist incidents before September 11, 2001. Why had previous incidents not resulted in the dramatic increases in and focus on aviation security that the 9/11 attacks did? Explain.
      • How was 9/11 different from an aviation security standpoint? Explain.
    • While there have been further attempts to strike the United States by attacking commercial aircraft since 9/11 (e.g., the “shoe bomber” and the “underwear” bomber), none have been successful. How have the steps and measures taken to improve aviation security since 9/11 contributed to the lack of success of the terrorists? Explain.
      • What role did the various layers of aviation security play in preventing the attempted attacks after 9/11? Explain.
      • Were the effective layers tactical, policy driven, or a combination of both? Explain.
    • Since the regulation that requires the aircraft’s cockpit door to be bullet-proof and securely locked before the aircraft leaves the terminal took effect, it is, for all practical purposes, impossible for a terrorist passenger to gain control of an aircraft. Given this change in risk profile, are other layers of security as necessary as before? Why or why not?
      • Given the number of years after 9/11 without successful aviation attacks, should some security procedures be relaxed? Why or why not?
        • What are the vulnerabilities and risks if they were? Explain.
          • Do not write possible scenarios here; rather, identify points of failure and other threats or risks to the aircraft, passengers, and nation).
    • TSA agents have the right to physically inspect any and all material and persons who are boarding or being loaded onto an aircraft in the United States. With X-ray machines, bomb-sniffing machines, and dogs checking all luggage and passengers, are physical inspections of luggage that allow TSA agents open and look through personal bags necessary? Why or why not?
      • What are the laws that provide TSA with their authority? Describe them.
      • Are the practices undertaken by TSA too intrusive? Why or why not?
    • The Fourth Amendment of the Bill of Rights provides protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. How should the United States balance that right against the security needs of the flying public? Explain.
      • Has a balance been reached?
      • If not, in what direction do the scales need to be tipped and how?

Do you feel that the Act has enhanced information sharing between the U.S. law enforcement and intelligence communities?

Intelligence and the USA PATRIOT Act

The Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (USA PATRIOT Act, or simply the Patriot Act) has generated a great deal of controversy since its enactment just weeks after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Critics argue that the Act was passed opportunistically and hastily after September 11, that it is too broad, and that some of its provisions go too far. Proponents of the Act, on the other hand, are concerned that it does not go far enough; however, its provisions have greatly enhanced information sharing in the law enforcement and intelligence communities.

You are an intelligence analyst for the Department of Homeland Security assigned to the Office of Intelligence and Analysis (DHS-OIA). As an intelligence analyst in the intelligence community, you participate in a law enforcement and intelligence working group. The working group consists of analysts and officers throughout the U.S. intelligence and law enforcement communities who meet monthly to discuss various topics relevant to homeland security. During a recent meeting, the topic of the Patriot Act came up for discussion and debate. As the representative from DHS-OIA, you were asked by your law enforcement peers for your opinion, from an intelligence community perspective, on the Patriot Act and whether or not you felt it has enhanced information sharing between the communities.

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas:

  • Do you feel that the Act has enhanced information sharing between the U.S. law enforcement and intelligence communities? Why or why not?
    • Specifically, what advantages or disadvantages has each individual community experienced? Explain.
  • Does the Patriot Act infringe on American citizens’ constitutional rights? Why or why not?
    • Some feel that the Act is too broad, with little to no oversight. Do you agree? Why or why not?
  • What effects do you think repealing or significantly modifying the Patriot Act would have on information sharing between the U.S. intelligence and law enforcement communities? Explain.

What effects do you think repealing or significantly modifying the Patriot Act would have on information sharing between the U.S. intelligence and law enforcement communities?

Intelligence and the USA PATRIOT Act

The Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (USA PATRIOT Act, or simply the Patriot Act) has generated a great deal of controversy since its enactment just weeks after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Critics argue that the Act was passed opportunistically and hastily after September 11, that it is too broad, and that some of its provisions go too far. Proponents of the Act, on the other hand, are concerned that it does not go far enough; however, its provisions have greatly enhanced information sharing in the law enforcement and intelligence communities.

You are an intelligence analyst for the Department of Homeland Security assigned to the Office of Intelligence and Analysis (DHS-OIA). As an intelligence analyst in the intelligence community, you participate in a law enforcement and intelligence working group. The working group consists of analysts and officers throughout the U.S. intelligence and law enforcement communities who meet monthly to discuss various topics relevant to homeland security. During a recent meeting, the topic of the Patriot Act came up for discussion and debate. As the representative from DHS-OIA, you were asked by your law enforcement peers for your opinion, from an intelligence community perspective, on the Patriot Act and whether or not you felt it has enhanced information sharing between the communities.

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas:

  • Do you feel that the Act has enhanced information sharing between the U.S. law enforcement and intelligence communities? Why or why not?
    • Specifically, what advantages or disadvantages has each individual community experienced? Explain.
  • Does the Patriot Act infringe on American citizens’ constitutional rights? Why or why not?
    • Some feel that the Act is too broad, with little to no oversight. Do you agree? Why or why not?
  • What effects do you think repealing or significantly modifying the Patriot Act would have on information sharing between the U.S. intelligence and law enforcement communities? Explain.

Does the Patriot Act infringe on American citizens’ constitutional rights?

Intelligence and the USA PATRIOT Act

The Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (USA PATRIOT Act, or simply the Patriot Act) has generated a great deal of controversy since its enactment just weeks after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Critics argue that the Act was passed opportunistically and hastily after September 11, that it is too broad, and that some of its provisions go too far. Proponents of the Act, on the other hand, are concerned that it does not go far enough; however, its provisions have greatly enhanced information sharing in the law enforcement and intelligence communities.

You are an intelligence analyst for the Department of Homeland Security assigned to the Office of Intelligence and Analysis (DHS-OIA). As an intelligence analyst in the intelligence community, you participate in a law enforcement and intelligence working group. The working group consists of analysts and officers throughout the U.S. intelligence and law enforcement communities who meet monthly to discuss various topics relevant to homeland security. During a recent meeting, the topic of the Patriot Act came up for discussion and debate. As the representative from DHS-OIA, you were asked by your law enforcement peers for your opinion, from an intelligence community perspective, on the Patriot Act and whether or not you felt it has enhanced information sharing between the communities.

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas:

  • Do you feel that the Act has enhanced information sharing between the U.S. law enforcement and intelligence communities? Why or why not?
    • Specifically, what advantages or disadvantages has each individual community experienced? Explain.
  • Does the Patriot Act infringe on American citizens’ constitutional rights? Why or why not?
    • Some feel that the Act is too broad, with little to no oversight. Do you agree? Why or why not?
  • What effects do you think repealing or significantly modifying the Patriot Act would have on information sharing between the U.S. intelligence and law enforcement communities? Explain.

Discuss the current situation with the global economy.

  1. How should the United States view the UN, as an asset or obstacle, in achieving progress internationally? Explain, using a case study as example in which the UN was involved or could potentially have been involved. Be sure to be analytical. Would you have given the same opinion 30 years ago? Explain.
  2. Discuss the current situation with the global economy. What would you suggest would be the best way to approach a resolution from the standpoint of international organization? Explain. Has that approach been tried? Why/why not? What are the keys to the progress that will likely be made, in your view?

 

How should the United States view the UN, as an asset or obstacle, in achieving progress internationally?

  1. How should the United States view the UN, as an asset or obstacle, in achieving progress internationally? Explain, using a case study as example in which the UN was involved or could potentially have been involved. Be sure to be analytical. Would you have given the same opinion 30 years ago? Explain.
  2. Discuss the current situation with the global economy. What would you suggest would be the best way to approach a resolution from the standpoint of international organization? Explain. Has that approach been tried? Why/why not? What are the keys to the progress that will likely be made, in your view?