There was a time that the US Marshals would ride on flights. I am not sure
of the exact details but it was better than nothing.
One of the news channels did a report last night where they got a person
hired at the airport and within 2 days they were accessing secure areas of
the airplane such as the cockpit..no extensive background check was
performed on that new employee.
I am sure it will hit the news soon.
So there is plenty to work on......
----- Original Message -----
From: "Benjamin Scott" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "NT System Admin Issues" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2001 5:22 PM
Subject: RE: WAKE UP!!!!
> On Thu, 13 Sep 2001, Andrew Baker wrote:
> >> Preventing access to the cockpit from the fuselage while the plane is
in
> >> flight?
> >
> > I completely agree.
>
> Apparently, there are issues with the structure of the plane, and the
> affects of depressurization, that make things more complex. I am sure
they
> can be solved, but things are apparently not so simple as installing a
> thicker door and a stronger lock.
>
> > Can anyone point out any specific things that airport security could
> > have done to avert the atrocities of 09/11/01?
>
> Yes.
>
> - Require inspection of all luggage and persons boarding aircraft.
> - Require passengers to show photo ID at the security gate.
> - Forbid un-ticketed people beyond the security gate.
> - Forbid allow any weapons or sharp objects in the passenger compartment.
> - Require aircraft crew to enter with the same checks as passengers.
> - Secure service areas against unchecked entry.
> - Require people entering service areas to show photo ID.
> - Require inspection of people and materials entering service areas.
> - Monitor service areas with closed-circuit cameras.
> - Patrol service areas with armed police.
> - Deploy a program of armed and uniformed police aboard every flight.
> - Supplement said police with random undercover agents.
> - Restrict and protect access to the flight deck, as already noted.
>
> Replace the existing Air Traffic Control system with one that functions
> correctly (their equipment is known to be inadequate for the tasks of the
> past, let alone today), and track all flights at all times. Require
pilots
> to remain in regular contact. If contact is lost, assume the flight may
be
> hostile, and be prepared to intercept it as a last resort.
>
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