Transportation Security Administrationäó»s Screening of Passengers by Observation Techniques (REDACTED)

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By Anne L. Richards (ed)
Year: 2013
Pages: 41
Binding Paperback
ISBN 978-1-4578-4713-4

Product Code: 1457847132

Description

Audit report of the Transportation Security Admin.äó»s (TSA) Screening of Passengers by Observation Techniques program, which screens passengers by observing their behavior in order to detect potential high-risk travelers. This program uses Behavior Detection Officers to detect passenger behaviors that may be indicative of stress, fear, or deception. The objective of this audit was to determine whether TSAäó»s Screening of Passengers by Observation Techniques program is structured to ensure that passengers at U.S. airports are screened in an objective and cost-effective manner to identify potential terrorists. Since the program began in FY 2007, data provided by TSA indicate that the program has expended an estimated $878 million and has more than 2,800 full-time equivalent positions, as of Sept. 30, 2012. However, TSA has not implemented a strategic plan to ensure the programäó»s success. For ex., TSA did not (1) assess the effectiveness of the Screening of Passengers by Observation Techniques program; (2) have a comprehensive training program; (3) ensure outreach to its partners; or (4) have a financial plan. As a result, TSA cannot ensure that passengers at U.S. airports are screened objectively, show that the program is cost-effective, or reasonably justify the programäó»s expansion. Figures. This is a print on demand report.

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