Practical Aviation Security: Predicting and Preventing Future Threats (Butterworth-Heinemann Homeland Security) |  | Authors: Jeffrey Price, Jeffrey Forrest
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
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Pages: 416
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Dimensions (in): 10.3 x 7.5 x 1.3
ISBN: 185617610X
Dewey Decimal Number: 363.1247
EAN: 9781856176101
ASIN: 185617610X
Publication Date: December 8, 2008
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Practical Aviation Security is a complete guide to the aviation security system, from crucial historical events, to the policies and policy makers and the major terrorist and criminal acts that have shaped the procedures in use today, to the tip-of-the-spear technologies that are shaping the future.
This text enables the reader to enter airport security or other aviation management roles with the proper knowledge to immediately implement the necessary security programs, to meet international guidelines and to responsibly protect their facility or organization, no matter how large or small.
Using case studies and practical security measures in use at airports all over the world, readers learn the effective methods and the fundamental principles involved in designing and implementing a security system. This text covers commercial airport security, general aviation and cargo operations, threats and threat detection and response systems as well as international security issues.
While not perfect, the aviation security system is comprehensive and requires continual focus and attention to be able to stay a step ahead of the next attack. This text provides the tools necessary to prepare practitioners to enter the industry, and if they are already in the industry to better understand it so they can prevent the next tragedy.
* Understand the principles that underlie a topic of enduring importance in global commerce
* Apply real-world aviation experience to the task of deflecting current and future threats
* Reduce the vulnerabilities of cargo carriers and corporate jets as well as commercial airlines
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Well researched, long overdue September 10, 2009
Bernard J. Wilson
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The topic of aviation security is not an easy one to handle in a textbook. Many of the concepts and methods used in the field are, by necessity, confidential at the very least. Yet, aviation professionals, security professionals, law enforcement officers and students of those disciplines need a logical and and organized starting point. This book serves that function well and also serves as a reference for experienced professionals.
There have been other efforts, but usually from the perspective of one facet of aviation security operations. This book provides a balanced look at aviation security issues from several vantage points. The one caveat is that other aviation security books have fallen prey to obsolescence - aviation security is a rapidly changing field and I hope that efforts will be made to keep this book updated.
Bernard J. Wilson, Chief of Police (Ret'd.), Los Angeles International Airport.
Practical Aviation Security shoots straight and true December 21, 2009
T. J. De Cino (Denver, CO.)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
As an industry professional and active graduate student, I was seeking an all-around reference on the most current thinking related to aviation security. The text, Practical Aviation Security, by Price and Forrest turned out to be exactly what I needed. This is a great reference for folks concerned with security, aviation security, or transportation security. I now frequently use this text for my research and other professional needs.
Practical Aviation Security: Predicting and Preventing Future Threats (Butterworth-Heinemann Homeland Security) (Hardcover) September 1, 2009
Lori Beckman (Denver, CO)
This book is an excellent resource for aviation security. Until now I had not been able to find an up-to-date aviation security textbook for instruction. I also use this book frequently for research, its one-stop shopping.
A "must read" for anyone interested in aviation security. September 2, 2009
Robert Olislagers
Practical Aviation Security is a "must read" for anyone interested in aviation security. This well-researched book serves as the foundation for students and professionals who want to learn more about the history and current practices relating to virtually every aspect of aviation security, except of course for sensitive and classified information. It is both an excellent textbook and a comprehensive resource compendium and walks the reader through the history of the earliest hijackings to the latest in threat mitigation. Practical Aviation Security provides an in-depth look at how security measures have changed over time in response to different criminal and terrorist acts. The authors bring significant first-hand practical aviation security experience to the table in addition to being outstanding professors in the Aviation and Aerospace Science Department at The Metropolitan State College of Denver, Colorado. I highly recommend this book!
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