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Aviation Security: Efforts to Measure Effectiveness and Strengthen Security Programs

Authors: Cathleen A. Berrick; GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
 
Abstract: TSA has implemented numerous initiatives designed to enhance aviation security, but has collected limited information on the effectiveness of these initiatives in protection commercial aircraft. Our recent work on passenger screening found that little testing or other data exist the measure the performance of screeners in detecting threat objects. However, TSA is taking steps to collect additional data, including developing a 5-year performance plan detailing numerous performance measures, as well as fielding the Threat Image Projection system and increasing screener testing.

Limitations: APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
Description: Congressional testimony
Pages: 33
Report Date: 20 NOV 2003
Report Number: A832624
Keywords relating to this report:
*AVIATION SAFETY
*COMMERCIAL AVIATION
*SECURITY
DOMESTIC TERRORISM
MEASURES OF EFFECTIVENESS
NATIONAL SECURITY
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
THREAT EVALUATION
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