In the midst of catastrophic disasters in the United States within the past decade such as 9/11, American airport bombing attempts, and the birth of various terrorist groups across the country, the implementation of the Transportation Security Administration continues to remain its high priority. Although welcomed with optimism, the new millennium of America unfortunately witnessed the heavy hitting effects of Terrorism, and its strikes against America’s national security. This abrupt cause for concern devastated the country and left the nation vulnerable to such detrimental outside forces as the Al-Qaeda. Only one collective motive of America, safety, was to the forefront of the U.S. government’s train of thought. The situation had to be handled …show more content…
Moreover, the organization implements safety precautions for civilians using morality such as integrity, innovation, and team spirit. When push comes to shove, this cult of over 60,000 employees successfully adhere to the needs of the traveling public. TSA: The new millennial America’s creation that protects national security in all modes of transportation. Keeping America safe one flight at a time.
Contrary to popular belief, the American people heavily pushed the TSA into administration. American reunification was ignited, and the whole country came together to reach the common goal of helping the USA. Thousands of advocates across the nation joined the TSA movement and committed themselves to creating a stronger transportation system that ensures freedom of movement for people and commerce. The goal of creating a nationwide system that catered to almost 500 commercial airports would take the declaration of the US government and the input of US inhabitants. In the November of 2001, President officially passes the Aviation and Transportation Security Act that officially sets TSA in stone. The law currently requires thorough screenings
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Not only has the United States aviation system successfully avoided tragedies, such as the events of 9/11, but also remains as one of the leaders in aviation safety. Under the current leadership of administrator Peter Neffenger, with the help from his authorized council, TSA continues to deliver prestige security, while upholding their terminal mission statement and core values. Deputy Administrator, Huban Gowadia, Chief of Staff, Alan Metzler, Chief Risk Officer, Ken Fletcher, and Chief of Operations, Gary Rasicot, all oversee subdivisions of the vast administration and adhere to certain regulations involving their department. TSA’s core values: integrity, innovation, and team spirit; furthermore, TSA’s workforce expectations: hard work, professionalism, and integrity, all compile to maintain the strong federal administration year after year. Neffenger invests and builds up the workforce with maximum efforts to eliminate missteps in procedures. Investments would range from public service announcements to official TSA training academies. Employees consciously commit to the dream of the administrator and take an oath of office before beginning their protocols. Despite the doubt of various sources, which claim the Transportation Security Administration to be a deficient program, TSA staff remains adamant on the
With security concerns paramount, each plane had to be searched and every passenger
Introduction The Joint Terrorism Task Forces and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Fusion Centers are two crucial intelligence-gathering programs in the United States. Both programs play a big role in preventing terrorist attacks and other criminal activities, such as drug and weapon smuggling. These agencies are responsible for collecting and analyzing intelligence information to identify potential terrorist threats and prevent attacks. Understanding the history and impact on the United States is essential to ensure effective law enforcement and national security measures. This paper will examine the history of the Joint Terrorism Task Forces and DHS Fusion Centers, the benefits of the programs, the impact of the programs on national security
Let’s look at what happen post 9/11. After it’s devastation, the Department of Homeland Security was created to assist in fighting the “war” against terrorism. The DHS implemented many “strategies” to help fight this war, including increasing airport security. American parents protested that TSA agents were groping their kids, and “(Janet) Napolitano (former DHS Secretary) defiantly retorted that if people did not want their children groped, they should yield and use the unpopular full-body machines – the machines being sold by her predecessor, (Michael) Chertoff” (Turley, 3).
America along with the other parts of the world have changed since the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Our whole security system has changed to become suspicious of everyone. Traveling out of the country and even within the United States can be a hassle with having proper ID, passport and searches. Passengers can not have a certain amount of liquid in their bags if they are carrying their bags onto the plane. The arrival time is now 2-3 hours before the flight time in past time it was only one hour.
In the ten years immediately following 9/11, the United States spent 635 billion dollars on homeland security. With this increase in spending American citizens would expect airport security to be greatly improved, but there have been many instances where the TSA failed to do its job. On a flight from Atlanta to Chicago, Blake Alford carried a fully loaded semi-automatic handgun with him all the way to his hotel in Chicago. Mr. Alford turned himself into the TSA after he realized his infraction, but this rare instance has people wondering how often the TSA makes mistakes. Alford went through security like any other traveler in the Atlanta airport, but even a full body scan did not detect his weapon.
Transportation Security Administration was a an effect of 9-11. This advanced security when leaving the country. TSA made you have to be searched to go on plane. This was a great improvement because this policy made it a lot harder to pass through with anything dangerous. Before this policy, you didn 't have to show your ID to go somewhere on a plane.
So there is many ways the department of homeland security keeps us safe on a day to day basis. They also have a good business section that works with businesses to regulate certain policies and anti terrorism protection for businesses.they are very committed to enabling better utilization of departmental data to improve the quality of services to the American people, while developing products that promote innovation while maintaining
Terrorists shattered America's sense of safety. The federal government created Transportation Security Administration (TSA), shortly after the attacks. Before September 11, 2001, airports did not have an ongoing system in place to make sure that the flight was going to be safe. The security inside of the airplane has also changed to prevent hijack planes. From 9/11 forward the cockpit will remain locked for the entire flight with only the pilots in there.
The events that occurred during 9/11 have shaped American society in monumental ways. When the planes crashed into the world trade center, the pentagon, and the remote field, it finally forced America to open their eyes. They were forced to realize the importance of the inhabitants and the Dharma (role) that we all play in this world. As said in an article, history is never concrete. From what we can tell, history always reflects the current events.
The hardening the critical infrastructure and potential targets since 9/11
The Homeland Security Act provides the secretary of Homeland Security with the authority to direct and control investigations that require access to information needed to investigate and prevent terrorism. On November 25, 2002 the Homeland Security Act was passed just one year after the attack that took place on 9/11. When the attack took place, the everyone was shaking no one expected it to happen. According to PBS just two months after the attack the Aviation and Transportation Security Act has been
The TSA suffers from the very same issues that have plagued the Veterans Administration for years, the problem is government employees. Once someone becomes a government employee and they have served beyond the probation period, trying to remove them it is like treating terminal cancer; you can try to treat it, but it will not go away. Replace senior federal leadership with professionals that have not been part of the problem from the start. “Employees know they work for “the government” and know their employment is guaranteed for life; with a few rare exceptions. They also know that the people who they provide services to are not who they work for” (Satterfield, 2015).
One of the agencies that were granted higher power in the name of security was the Transportation Security Agency (TSA). They implemented securities check points within all US ports. Previously families could either bid farewell or greet their love ones at the gate of their flight. Now this TSA security check points prohibit non-flying costumers to be anywhere in the airport that may possibly have access to an aircraft. The TSA also restricted the type and quantities of items the individuals could take in their carryon luggage into the airplane cabins.
In the midst of potential war and terror many are worried of what the future holds. This is how the American people felt after the terrible terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon on September 11, 2001. The government had to think fast and make brash decisions to protect our country, and The Patriot Act (during the time) was the best solution. The Patriot Act was one of the fastest acts passed, many government officials were only thinking of the present, and ways to prevent foreign attack. The act has been edited several times over the years due to many mistakes of violating individual’s rights.
Administrators took 9/11 as a lesson and implemented many new policies. Some changes that administrators made were improving airport security, domestic intelligence and monitoring and restricting access to bomb making materials. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was one of the departments that was created. The TSA focuses on providing security for passengers and their cargo when traveling in the United States. The TSA is another clear result of how terrorism influenced and guided public policy.