TSA Screening Procedures

Abstract

The terrible events of September 11, 2001 caused America to change their way of thinking and behavior about the transportation system forever. We did not take the security of our airlines, train stations, bus stations or docks very serious; therefore it made our transportation system vulnerable to terrorist activities. There was a time when you felt safe when you boarded an airplane but now you must be aware at all times of your surroundings. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was designed to make our transportation system stronger. This research paper will explore all the interworkings of TSA by explaining how and why TSA was created.

TSA Screening Procedures

Introduction

The working title for my research paper is Transportation Security Administration Screening Procedures - Has it Gone too Far. I am very interested in examining the procedures of transportation security administration and what they use to determine the types of procedures that are applied to screen passengers. Transportation Security Administration was established after the 9/11 Attacks, with the mission to protect the transportation system. The main issue that I would like to examine for this research paper is if Transportation Security Administration has gone too far with their screening process. Some travelers feel that the Transportation Security Administration screening procedures are not convenient to their traveling schedules. The learning outcome for this research topic is identifying the stakeholder groups that are affected by the Transportation Security Administration screening procedures. This topic is related to criminal justice because the Transportation Security Administration must work closely with law enforcement to maintain transportation security. The Transportation Security Administration has a law enforcement agency within its organization called the Federal Air Marshal Service. Transportation Security Administration must make sure that their screening procedures do not violate any laws or constitutional rights of the travelers. Researching a topic like this makes you wonder why travelers would complain about a program designed to protect.

The Transportation Security Administration is an American federal authority under the jurisdiction of the Department of Homeland Security, based in Crystal City, Arlington County, Virginia, and serves the purpose of public safety in traffic. It was created by the Law Aviation and Transportation Security Act 2001 and the 107th Congress confirmed. She belonged to the end of February 2003 for the Department of Transportation (Clemons, McBeth, 2009). 43,000 people are employed at the moment; the Transportation Officers are equipped with police powers. Agency head is since July 2010 John S. Pistole. The budget for the financial year 2007 amounted to 4.751 billion U.S. dollars. The object of the Transportation Security Administration is to maintain public safety on highways, cars of all kinds, ports (sometimes abroad) and 450 airports nationwide (to a small extent by private security services as part of a so-called screening partnership program latter) (Clemons, McBeth, 2009). The range of tasks includes activities in the fight against terrorism, Illegal Immigration, prohibited items (e.g., explosives, weapons) and more (Clemons, McBeth, 2009). Transportation Security Administration also belongs to the Federal Air Marshal Service ...