Case Analy:Aviation Security

Case Anal., Last: Aviation Security

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Case Analysis

Aviation Security: Government or Private

Student: First Last

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Worldwide

ASCI 202

Introduction to Aeronautical Science

Month dd, 2015

I. Summary

Commercial airports have two options for providing for their security. One option is to use a government-operated system such as the TSA. The other option is to use a privately owned and operated security organization under contract with the TSA such as Covenant Aviation Security at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Add some sentences here to make a newspaper style executive summary of the issue. This analysis will compare the advantages and disadvantages of both options.

II. Problem

The problem is that we must secure our commercial airports against potential threats to passengers and cargo. Add some sentences to expand this thought.

III. Significance of the Problem

The significance of the problem is that ……. Add some sentences to expand this thought.

IV. Alternative Actions

Alternative Action 1. Remain with a government-operated system of administering airport security such as the TSA.

Advantage 1. Example advantage: The TSA is not a profit making agency. As a government agency, the main objective is to maintain security without concern for financial profits. Government Operated Security (TSA), Analyze the TSA

-For what purpose was the TSA created? -Is the TSA effective for its purpose? -Why? Why not? -Research & provide at least one example to support each of your points.

Advantage 2.

Advantage 3. (and so on)

Disadvantage 1. Example disadvantage: There is a high attrition rate and is it costly to the taxpayer. For example, $2.4 billion was spent to hire and train new staff between 2002 and 2011

Disadvantage 2.

Disadvantage 3. (and so on)

Alternative Action 2. Use a privately owned and operated airport security organization under contract to the TSA under the Security Partnership Program (SPP). Contractor Operated Security (Covenant), Analyze Covenant Aviation Security San Francisco International Airport (FSO). -Is Covenant effective for its purpose? – Why? Why not? Research and provide at least one example to support each of your points.

Advantage 1.

Advantage 2.

Advantage 3. (and so on)

Disadvantage 1.

Disadvantage 2.

Disadvantage 3. (and so on)

V. Recommendation

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