Security Flashcards
What is it mean to unlawfully seize (an aircraft, ship, or vehicle) in transit and force it to go to a different destination or use it for one’s own purposes?
hijacking
What is the hijack code?
7500
What was the ICAO Tokyo Convention in 1963 known for
Country holds jurisdiction if crime was committed in the air over their country
What was the significance of Southern 49?
Pax and carry-on bags must be screened
The Hague Convention of 1970 brought about what?
Standards to suppress terrorism
In 1973 in the Montreal Convention what was passed?
made certain actions criminally punishable
The terrorism era starting in 1968 began to see what kinds of motives?
Publicity or legitimacy
Wanted release of poltical prisoners
Wasn’t just for extortion any more
What is the use or threat of violence that aims to spread fear and advance political aims?
terrorism
From 1980 until present, terrorists began to do what?
Bombs were placed on aircraft; Era of suicide and martyrdom attacks
Measures to detect explosives for all checked bags didn’t occur until what year?
2001, after 9/11
What was Common Strategy #1?
A strategy of appeasement; doing whatever they want and negotiating with them. Considered futile after the attacks of 9/11
What are the TSA Maximum Civil Penalties?
$33,333 per airline
$13,333 per person
What is information that, if publicly released, would be detrimental to transportation security
Sensitive Security Information (SSI)
Loss of SSI should be reported when?
Immediately to Director of Security (Kevin Funk)
Who is the Director of Security at Mesa Airlines?
Kevin Funk
KCM can be used for domestic and int’l flights as a passenger?
False
KCM can be used if you are working to Mexico
True
KCM can only be used when traveling as a passenger when?
Domestically
What is the list that has items which TSA prohibits into sterile area
Prohibited Items List (PIL)
What must you do if a PIL item is discovered around the airport?
Contact Ground Security Coordinator at APT, LEO, FAM, FFDO, Mesa Airlines Security Hotline, Kevin Funk