| Description |
1 online resource (iii, 59 p.) |
| System Details |
System requirements: Adobe Reader. |
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Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Note |
Title from cover screen (viewed on Nov. 3, 2011). |
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"October 2011." |
| Summary |
International flights bound for the United States continue to be targets of terrorist activity, as demonstrated by the October 2010 discovery of explosive devices in air cargo packages bound for the United States from Yemen. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is responsible for securing the nation's civil aviation system, which includes ensuring the security of U.S.-bound flights. As requested, GAO evaluated (1) the steps TSA has taken to enhance its foreign airport assessment program since 2007, and any remaining program challenges; (2) TSA's assessment results, including how TSA uses the results to guide future efforts; and (3) what opportunities, if any, exist to enhance the program. To conduct this work, GAO reviewed foreign airport assessment procedures and results, interviewed TSA and foreign aviation security officials, and observed TSA conduct a foreign airport assessment. While these interviews and observations are not generalizable, they provided insights on TSA's program. This is the public version of a sensitive report GAO issued in September, 2011. Information that TSA deemed sensitive has been omitted. GAO recommends that TSA develop a mechanism to evaluate its assessment results to identify any trends, and target resources and future activities; establish criteria for determining foreign airport vulnerability ratings; and consider the feasibility of conducting more targeted assessments and compiling information on aviation security best practices. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Note |
"GAO-12-163." |
| Subject |
United States. Transportation Security Administration -- Rules and practice -- Evaluation.
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International airports -- Security measures -- Evaluation.
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| Indexed Term |
TSA airport security foreign assessment 'foreign airport' 'airport assessment' inspectors |
| Added Author |
Lord, Stephen M.
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| Added Title |
Aviation security : Transportation Security Administration has taken steps to enhance its foreign airport assessments, but opportunities exist to strengthen the program |
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TSA has taken steps to enhance its foreign airport assessments, but opportunities exist to strengthen the program |
| Gpo Item No. |
0546-D (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
GA 1.13:GAO-12-163 |
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