Responding to Katrina’s Lessons

It is evident that there wasn't sufficient prior planning to deal with the consequences of the storm. Now, it's up to us to prepare to do better next time.

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Posted on Thursday, September 29, 2005 at 03:52PM by Registered CommenterCharles Slepian in | Comments Off | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

A New Form of Homegrown Terrorism

The plan to strip-search air travelers will invade our privacy without adding to our security.

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Posted on Monday, May 30, 2005 at 08:03PM by Registered CommenterCharles Slepian in | Comments Off | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

When an Airport is Your Neighbor

With airports and communities located side-by-side, more care must be taken to avoid accidents.

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Posted on Monday, February 21, 2005 at 07:59PM by Registered CommenterCharles Slepian in | Comments Off | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Security Planning For America's Airports

The threat of missiles as a means of bringing down commercial airliners should be a real concern.

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Posted on Monday, December 9, 2002 at 05:02PM by Registered CommenterCharles Slepian in | Comments Off | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Signing on the DOTted Line

Security measures contracted by the Department of Transportation haven't made much difference to our safety.

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Posted on Thursday, September 5, 2002 at 05:05PM by Registered CommenterCharles Slepian in | Comments Off | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Do You Fear the Terminal More Than the Flight?

Business travelers now rate their flights by the time saved rather than the width of the seats.

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Posted on Thursday, August 15, 2002 at 03:29PM by Registered CommenterCharles Slepian in | Comments Off | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

The Congressional Role in Airport Security

Congress promised to take action to keep our airports secure. It's time to keep that promise.

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Posted on Tuesday, July 9, 2002 at 05:15PM by Registered CommenterCharles Slepian in | Comments Off | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Another Blow for Aviation Security

There was an attempt to bring real professionalism to passenger screening. It failed.

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Posted on Tuesday, June 25, 2002 at 05:34PM by Registered CommenterCharles Slepian in | Comments Off | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Staying Focused on Security

Recommendations for better security policies have been made. Why haven't they been implemented?

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Posted on Wednesday, May 1, 2002 at 06:00PM by Registered CommenterCharles Slepian in | Comments Off | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

A Common Sense Approach to Airport Security

We need to put the needs of our nation's security over the needs of current airport workers.

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Posted on Tuesday, April 16, 2002 at 06:12PM by Registered CommenterCharles Slepian in | Comments Off | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Hiring the Right People

At the end of the day good airport security is driven by good security personnel.

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Posted on Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 06:23PM by Registered CommenterCharles Slepian | Comments Off | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Police Training Can Protect Our Airports

Retired police personnel can make a difference in keeping America's airports secure.

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Posted on Tuesday, February 12, 2002 at 06:42PM by Registered CommenterCharles Slepian in | Comments Off | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Airport Security: From Dysfunctional to Degrading

Passenger harassment and ineffective restrictions do not make airlines safer.

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Posted on Monday, February 4, 2002 at 06:38PM by Registered CommenterCharles Slepian in | Comments Off | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Are Educated Screeners Too Much To Ask?

Waiving the need for a high school diploma means hiring screeners who couldn't find employment elsewhere.

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Posted on Friday, January 18, 2002 at 06:49PM by Registered CommenterCharles Slepian in | Comments Off | EmailEmail | PrintPrint