Homeland Security Interactive Scenario



Homeland Security Interactive Scenario

Part 1

Question One

Explain why you thought you had justification to ask the woman to go with you to the Airport Security Office.

Discussion One

The global concerns over terrorism have dramatically changed the way countries respond to security. Airports and security agencies have started to utilise stringent security measures. The aim of airport security is to take proactive measures in order to protect passengers from every form of threat.This ultimately means that it is always crowded with many individuals at all times. Therefore, this very fact makes Airports all the more vulnerable to many terrorist and violent attacks. Hence, the security agents and police at the airport need to be constantly alert while locating any event and any individual who is a little suspicious. This has to be done for the sake of ensuring the security of the passengers. Hence, the very fact that the women changed her clothes at the airport, is sufficient in highlighting the possibility that she might be carrying a gun or any other explosive material. In addition, her absurd answers to the question asked gave the encouragement that she might be a threat to the Airport's security. The reason to take her to the office was to respect her rights nevertheless of not insulting her in front of others and also avoiding other passengers from panicking as a result of the situation (Berland, 2011).

Question Two

Also explain why you didn't think you had justification to arrest her.

Discussion Two

The concerns for safety and security have increased overall the world. Before terrorist acts, airport security was not the central issue and concern of airports. However, the increasing concerns for security and safety have diversified the attention of airport management. The security offered by an airport plays an imperative role in influencing the decision ...