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overturnThrough the history of aviation the importance of airdrome entertainive covering has steadily increased. Since the terrorist attack of phratry 11, 2001, m some(prenominal) changes have taken place at airports to prevent such an attack from occurring again. The purpose of this paper is to outline airport security procedures, discuss the different technologies involved with airport security, as comfortably as examine the components of airport security. In addition I allow for also discuss the imparting hostage Administrations federal agency in our peoples airport security. airport security department drome Security is a necessity of Life both in the States and through out the world. Without airport security our airports would not be adequate to function and terrorist attacks resembling those of September 11th, 2001, would be more common place. Passengers would be aquaphobic to fly in fear of such a terrorist attack disaster again. The airline industry would los e more revenue from lost rag sales. Then the airports themselves would lose money from the lack of passengers boarding through their gates. at long last this lack of security would trickle down to the entire economy not only in the communities surrounding the airport and aviation industry, but to the nations economy as well. To abide by this economic failure associated with another(prenominal) terrorist attack from happening, our nation must take the appropriate measures to prevent it.Airport security procedures are designed to deter, prevent, and respond to criminal acts that may call for safety and security of the traveling public Wells and Young (2004, p. 280). In order for this to happen, airports must become more proactive instead of responsive to possible threats such as hijacking, explosive devices on aircraft or any other possible criminal act that could happen aboard an aircraft. To carry through President George W. Bush signed into effect the Aviation and Transportati on security Act, on November 19th, 2001. This act was a result of the September 11th, 2001, terrorist attacks, and from this act the Transportation Security Administration was formed. Transportation Security InformationThe purpose of the TSA is to protect all of the nations transportation systems to ensure freedom of military campaign for people and commerce. Commercial aviation has been a long-standing target for terrorists. Since the tragic attacks of September 11, 2001, subst... ...om key entry to combination locks, to advanced identification authentication machines. Security lighting may also be used to aid in perimeter security. It is located and well-nigh heavy traffic areas, aircraft service areas, as well as other operations and maintenance areas. Patrolling by airport security and staff as well as local honor enforcement agencies may also be used to secure the perimeter around an airport.This paper has covered the many different aspects of airport security. It is importa nt to keep in mind that procedures, regulations, and technology associated with airport security are in a state of constant change. However, it is through these changes that our nations airports provide show a steady improvement towards the safety and security of the passengers that get a line them.ReferencesTransportation Security Administration. (2004, February 20). Capps II at a glance. Retrieved from Transportation Security Administration Web Site http//www.tsa.gov/public/display?theme=5&content0900051980088d91Wells, A. T., & Young, S. B. (2004). Airport Security ch. 8. In L. Hagar (Ed.), Airport Planning and Management (5 ed., pp. 279-307). natural York McGraw-Hill.