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Aviation Security An Overview

Ganesh K Lahane (Rtrd. PI, Mumbai Police)Ganesh K Lahane (Rtrd. PI, Mumbai Police)IntroductionProtection and safety of Passenger, Crew, Ground personnel, general public, aircraft and facilities of airport

Aviation industry is the most threatened

Soft Target for terrorist attack

Ganesh K Lahane (Rtrd. PI, Mumbai Police)What is ThreatThe probability of an attack being attempted against a target within a specified time frame

Ganesh K Lahane (Rtrd. PI, Mumbai Police)What is TerrorismIt is an act of placing someone is extreme fear.It is the unlawful use of violence against the public to intimidate a Government

Ganesh K Lahane (Rtrd. PI, Mumbai Police)Nature of threat against Civil AviationConventional Threat include :

Unlawful seizure of aircraft (Hijack)Sabotage of aircraftSabotage of airportsOff airport attacksTerrorist attacksCriminal acts or damage

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Baggage handling and screeningGanesh K Lahane (Rtrd. PI, Mumbai Police)Baggage handling and screeningCabin baggageCheck in baggageX-ray Screening and observationItems that may be difficult to screen or physically searWrapped presents and giftChildren toysCrutches and walking sticksHuman remains UrnsReligious objects, valuable jewelry and paintings

Ganesh K Lahane (Rtrd. PI, Mumbai Police)Baggage handling and screeningSuspected bags with suspected objects that should be separated categorized as below:Dark object noticed on monitorItem that cannot be identifiedWiresPale stickLiquid and bottles

Ganesh K Lahane (Rtrd. PI, Mumbai Police)Major factors influencing screenersPoor or no trainingSelection of security staffLack of supervisionPoor signsAny display of aggressive attitudeCongested screening areaConfused screening point layoutPassenger pressureGanesh K Lahane (Rtrd. PI, Mumbai Police)Major factors influencing screenersAir carrier pressurePressure from seniorsProtocol requirementOver expectationLanguage difficultiesTemporary separation from earlier jobsTime deadline for aircraft departureCancellation / delay of flightsLack of facilitiesGanesh K Lahane (Rtrd. PI, Mumbai Police)Thank YouGanesh K Lahane (Rtrd. PI, Mumbai Police)