Colorado Technical University Use of the Global Airspace & Secure Aviation Discussion

Unit 2 – Discussion Board

Aviation Security and Emergency Management Technologies

Assignment Description

Reading assignment:

• National Strategy for Aviation Security
• GAO report on Aviation Security Read Executive Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations.

Write 400–600 words that respond to the following:

Aviation security has the most publicly visible security measures of any critical infrastructure segment. Research and develop a 400-600 word post that discusses hits and misses in aviation security policy. Include in your discussion the following topics:

What aspects of aviation security should be addressed in terms of strengthening them? Where do you see weaknesses?

How would you balance the need for security with the need to get passengers through security efficiently and quickly? What messages would you develop to gain the public’s cooperation while undergoing screening measures?

Please correctly reference the two documents in the reading assignment when making any claims about what works and what does not work in aviation security policy.

Strictly APA style or writing which include but not limited to: Running heads, Intext citation, references, font size (12), indenting paragraphs, etc.