Print version: Elias, Bartholomew. Airport and aviation security : U.S. policy and strategy in the age of global terrorism. Boca Raton, Florida : CRC Press, [2010] xxvii, 411 pages ; 27 cm ISBN 9781420070293
Includes bibliographical references and index
Pre-9/11 threats to aviation security and the U.S. policy response -- The 9/11 attacks and the ensuing policy debate -- Policy refinement in response to the evolving terrorist threat -- The U.S. strategy for combating terror threats -- Evaluating and managing security risks -- Exploiting intelligence and counterterrorism information -- Passenger and baggage screening -- Airline in-flight security measures -- Commercial airport access controls and perimeter security -- Mitigating the threat of shoulder-fired missiles and other standoff weapons -- Air cargo security -- Security for GA operations and airports.