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The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) is pleased to present the Aviation Security for Law Enforcement Officers (LEO) Training to be held December 8-10, 2008, at the Renaissance Arts Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana. Derived from a training course required by California state law, LEOs or any aviation personnel with security responsibilities are encouraged to take this important course, which will prepare them to protect airports and the aviation system in this time of unprecedented security requirements. Over 550 LEOs, TSA and aviation security personnel across the U.S., Canada and Guam have attended the previous 14 training courses.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This unique training is valuable for new and experienced security staff who are assigned to an airport or have security responsibilities anywhere in the aviation industry. The material covered can be applied to small, medium or large hub airports anywhere. The following should attend:
Q Airport LEOs
Q Airport Security Coordinators
Q Federal Security Directors
Q Airport Directors
Q Others with security responsibilities in aviation
(must have appropriate credentials)
Note: This course does NOT meet the ASC training requirement in TSR 1542.3 or the 832.1 requirement in Florida.
WHAT DOES THE TRAINING COVER?
Taught as a combination of presentations, case studies, group exercises and demonstrations by experienced LEOs at some of the world’s busiest international airports, this training will cover several topics (subject to change), including:
History of Aviation Security
Q Standards for aviation security, related historical events, recent federal acts
Legal Aspects of Aviation Security
Q Enforcing regulations, case studies: legal vs. illegal, search and seizure, express and
implied consent, civil and criminal penalties, role of FBI
Current Threat Assessment to Civil Aviation
Q Terrorist causes, types of threats, targeted areas around airfield, activity before
potential attacks
The Role of TSA and FAA in Law Enforcement
Q Responsibilities for passenger screening, perimeter screening, hijack management,
providing intelligence, safety standards, hazardous materials
Incident Command
Q Structures, uses, benefits
Case Study Exercises
Q Emergency response, security breaches, MANPADS, vehicle bombs, natural disasters
Terminal Evacuations
Q Floor warden program/monitors, repopulation, working with airport tenants, effect on
airport operations
Weapons of Mass Destruction
Q Prevention, awareness standards, response coordination, evidence collection
Hijack Management
Q Airline/LEO responsibilities, command post operation
Airport-Specific Crimes
Q Unattended luggage, restrooms, distraction thefts, parking lot/vehicle crimes, criminal
characteristics
Dealing with the Media
Q Preparing media plans/press releases, what media will want and do
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THIS TRAINING?
Q Properly prepares individuals to prevent, mitigate and respond to security-related
incidents at the airport and in the aviation system
Q Clarifies new TSA and other related security requirements
Q Offers interaction with experienced airport LEOs and TSA personnel, while promoting
the sharing of ideas on how to improve aviation security with aviation security
personnel from around the country
PREVIOUS TRAININGS WELL RECEIVED
Attendees at previous trainings came from all across the United States, some from as far away as the Mariana Islands. Attendees, who included police officers, TSA employees, legal professionals and airport operations personnel, said they thought this course was excellent and would highly recommend it to other law enforcement officers. The instructor was described as excellent, animated, energetic and personable. Attendees commented that this course helped them see the issues and situations from an LEO’s perspective and would help them perform their jobs better in the future.
All sessions will take place at the Renaissance Arts Hotel. Sessions will begin at 8:30 a.m. (registration opens at 8 a.m.) on Monday, December 8, and end at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10. Registration fees include three continental breakfasts, three lunches, coffee/refreshment breaks, a welcome reception and all course materials.