Toronto Pearson International Airport: Partners in Security
Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA), operators of Toronto Pearson International Airport, administers a comprehensive security program, which is discussed in this article. Considered to be Canada’s busiest airport, Toronto Pearson has, like other international airports, been impacted by new security demands brought about by global events (e.g., 9/11 attacks, Gulf War). However, unlike other airports, Toronto Pearson decided to not to return to “normal” after the crisis period ended. Instead, the airport conducted a complete assessment of its security measures, separating those that worked from those that did not to make changes as needed. The result has been an airport security system that is continually prepared for the next security crisis. The author offers a detailed discussion of how these security improvements – from the adoption of new technologies to the emphasis on the visibility and training of airport security workers – has helped to make Toronto Pearson a model in airport security.
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Availability:
- Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/37505394
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Authors:
- Bertram, Jim
- Publication Date: 2007-3
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Print
- Features: Photos;
- Pagination: pp 53-56
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Serial:
- International Airport Review
- Volume: 11
- Issue Number: 2
- Publisher: Russell Publishing Limited
- ISSN: 1366-6339
- Serial URL: http://www.russellpublishing.com/pages/airport/airport1.html
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Airports; Crisis management; Evaluation and assessment; Improvements; Personnel; Security; Technological innovations; Training
- Identifier Terms: Greater Toronto Airports Authority; Gulf War; Terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001; Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Geographic Terms: Canada
- Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Aviation; Education and Training; Security and Emergencies; Society; Terminals and Facilities;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01052286
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Jul 2 2007 7:32AM