Federal Air Marshal Service: Actions Needed to Better Incorporate Risk in Deployment Strategy

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By Jennifer Grover (au)
Year: 2016
Pages: 33
Binding Paperback
ISBN 978-1-4578-6463-6

Product Code: 1457864630

Description

Following the September 11, 2001, hijacking of four U.S. airliners, individuals with terrorist ties have attempted attacks against the nationäó»s civil aviation system. To help address such threats, the U.S. Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS), an office within the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), is tasked with promoting confidence in the nationäó»s civil aviation system through the deployment of air marshals to protect U.S. air carriers, airports, passengers, and crews. This report examines the extent to which (1) FAMS deploys air marshals based on risk; and (2) FAMSäó»s performance measure reflects attributes of successful performance measures. Includes recommendations. Table and figure. This is a print on demand report.

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