transportation security
Airport checkpoint operations
Transportation security encompasses measures to protect travelers, vehicles, and infrastructure from threats like terrorism, hijacking, and smuggling.
The term gained prominence after the September 11 attacks, when the U.S. created the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
It covers airports, seaports, railways, and highways: She works in transportation security at the airport.
The phrase often evokes checkpoint screenings, bag searches, and identification checks.
- evacuation plansOrganized emergency exit protocols
- barriersThings blocking access
- guardsProtectors or watchmen
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- access controlRestricting resource availability selectively
cargo hold · sensors · emergency drills · checkpoints · boarding pass · liquid ban · patrols · no-fly list · watch list · travel ban · risk assessments · air marshals · safety certifications · firewalls · staff training · route planning · TSA · body scanner
- securityalarm system, lock, safe, alarm, camera
transportation securityhijacking
Forcible seizure mid-transit
terrorism · sabotage · security breach · piracy · smuggling
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