Homeland 'Security' Chief Looks to Adopt Israeli Airport Security Methods
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Are these your bags? Did you convert to Judaism? Why? DHS Looks to Adopt Israeli Airport Security Methods
by Anthony L. Kimery Friday, 30 May 2008
‘It is of interest to us to see if there is any adaptation’
Less than a month after the May edition of HSToday went behind the scenes to look at the Israeli approach to airport security at Ben Gurion International Airport, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff announced Thursday he would like to adopt some of Ben Gurion's security measures - like behavior detection screening, the cornerstone of Ben Gurion security.
"That's a scenario where Israel has a lot of experience," Chertoff told Reuters, adding, "I think that it is of interest to us to see if there is any adaptation there."
While in Jerusalem for a conference attended by public and homeland security ministers from around the world, Chertoff signed an agreement with Israel to share technology and information on methods to improve homeland security.
Chertoff said not all methods and technologies in use at Ben Gurion, such as questioning every passenger, are practical at larger US airports.
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Are these your bags? Did you convert to Judaism? Why? DHS Looks to Adopt Israeli Airport Security Methods
by Anthony L. Kimery Friday, 30 May 2008
‘It is of interest to us to see if there is any adaptation’
Less than a month after the May edition of HSToday went behind the scenes to look at the Israeli approach to airport security at Ben Gurion International Airport, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff announced Thursday he would like to adopt some of Ben Gurion's security measures - like behavior detection screening, the cornerstone of Ben Gurion security.
"That's a scenario where Israel has a lot of experience," Chertoff told Reuters, adding, "I think that it is of interest to us to see if there is any adaptation there."
While in Jerusalem for a conference attended by public and homeland security ministers from around the world, Chertoff signed an agreement with Israel to share technology and information on methods to improve homeland security.
Chertoff said not all methods and technologies in use at Ben Gurion, such as questioning every passenger, are practical at larger US airports.
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