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Patrick Ahlstrom Federal Security Director Denver International Airport September 26, 2006 AGTA Fall Conference.

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1 Patrick Ahlstrom Federal Security Director Denver International Airport September 26, 2006 AGTA Fall Conference

2 DIA – One of the world’s great airports TSA – 4 years old Threat Environment— Sept. 2006   Airports   Ground Transportation   Rail Security programs affecting AGTA & customers Questions Overview:

3 Denver International Airport DEN ranks 6th busiest airport nationally; 11th in the World; growing 10+% in‘06 DEN ranks 6th busiest airport nationally; 11th in the World; growing 10+% in‘06 Largest airfield in the US – 34,000 acres – 53 Square miles Largest airfield in the US – 34,000 acres – 53 Square miles Six all-weather runways, longest 16,000ft. Six all-weather runways, longest 16,000ft. Over 4,600 weekly flights to over 125 destinations, 15 internationally. Over 4,600 weekly flights to over 125 destinations, 15 internationally. Annual passengers – 43+ million (2005)– average of 120,000 passengers each day Annual passengers – 43+ million (2005)– average of 120,000 passengers each day

4 Denver International Airport At full build-out, DIA has room for an additional terminal and two more concourses and 100 million passengers per year. At full build-out, DIA has room for an additional terminal and two more concourses and 100 million passengers per year. CARGO – 4 major all cargo carriers – CARGO – 4 major all cargo carriers – JD Powers ranked DIA #1 nationally and #2 internationally for customer satisfaction in 2003/2004 JD Powers ranked DIA #1 nationally and #2 internationally for customer satisfaction in 2003/2004 DIA wants to be the best; pleasure to work in that quality environment DIA wants to be the best; pleasure to work in that quality environment

5 Aviation And Transportation Security Act (ATSA) Aviation And Transportation Security Act (ATSA)  Passed on November 19, 2001  Created TSA to address multi-modal Transportation Security (aviation, maritime, rail, pipeline, postal, highway trucking, bus) (aviation, maritime, rail, pipeline, postal, highway trucking, bus)   Transferred responsibility for aviation passenger and baggage screening to TSA (in most cases)

6 ATSA General Requirements 100% Fingerprint based Criminal History Records checks Transition from air carrier controlled screening of passengers and property to a federal screening workforce Establish a means/method of inspecting 100% of checked baggage Establish a means/method of inspecting 100% of checked baggage

7 Denver TSA Responsibility to screen all passengers, baggage at DIA Responsibility to screen all passengers, baggage at DIA Regulatory oversight and the Inspection Authority over airport & carrier security, cargo operators and shippers Regulatory oversight and the Inspection Authority over airport & carrier security, cargo operators and shippers Work closely with DPD, FBI, ICE, CBP, etc. Work closely with DPD, FBI, ICE, CBP, etc. Professional Staff: legal, customer service, quality control-metrics, scheduling, operations, stakeholder liaison Professional Staff: legal, customer service, quality control-metrics, scheduling, operations, stakeholder liaison

8 TSA Security Screening Operations Two employees in August, 2002; 1300 employees, January, 2003 Two employees in August, 2002; 1300 employees, January, 2003 Efficiencies: Now about ½ the staff but screening 40% more passengers and 100% more bags with better technology and service Efficiencies: Now about ½ the staff but screening 40% more passengers and 100% more bags with better technology and service Highest Security with High Customer Service = TSA DEN Expectation Highest Security with High Customer Service = TSA DEN Expectation Basic 100+hrs, 12hrs/mo in-service; constant testing, performance audits Basic 100+hrs, 12hrs/mo in-service; constant testing, performance audits

9 TSA Registered Traveler Pilot Program Piloted at Orlando and Minneapolis; desired by frequent fliers In final stages of planning for DIA and about 20 other airports Approved registered travelers use designated checkpoint lane to provide biometric information to confirm identity. Registered travelers & their carry-on bags go through primary screening, but more extensive secondary screening is largely eliminated

10 Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Marine and Aviation Transportation Security Acts created TWIC as common credential Marine and Aviation Transportation Security Acts created TWIC as common credential Sea Port workers checks have begun Sea Port workers checks have begun Proposed Rulemaking received more than 1900 comments; reconciliations under way Proposed Rulemaking received more than 1900 comments; reconciliations under way First enrollments goal: by end of 2006 First enrollments goal: by end of 2006

11 DHS Threat Levels

12 Access Control TSA requires airports to control access to secure, restricted and sterile areas TSA requires airports to control access to secure, restricted and sterile areas Commercial vehicle level 5 at DIA is an example of restricted area Commercial vehicle level 5 at DIA is an example of restricted area Backgrounds and badging of employees is part of that security layer Backgrounds and badging of employees is part of that security layer New program to be effective in November, 2006 will also require a TSA security threat analysis for new employees New program to be effective in November, 2006 will also require a TSA security threat analysis for new employees –Lead Time, cost and other Q&As under way now.

13 DHS Threat Levels We’re currently at Orange—High. Threat information is reviewed 24/7 National and international intelligence information sharing and cooperation appears to be higher and more timely than ever before. Vigilance is needed by all of us

14 Ground Transport: Threat is Real; What can You Do? Report unattended vehicles Report unattended vehicles Report unattended baggage, boxes Report unattended baggage, boxes Report suspicious bags/packages, such as leaking, oily or a chemical odor--Police Report suspicious bags/packages, such as leaking, oily or a chemical odor--Police Report suspicious activities/persons to Police Report suspicious activities/persons to Police Share new rules with your passengers: a customer service that adds to security as well Share new rules with your passengers: a customer service that adds to security as well –August 10, 2006 no liquids, gels, aerosols; (75-- 55 gal drums first day, then reduced at DIA to 5-15 drums/day, –AGTA members helped pass the word-- thanks for the help –September 26, 2006: 3oz. Containers now permitted (that fits within quart zip-loc type bag)

15 USEFUL TRAVEL and Security INFORMATION   TSA’s web site: www.tsa.gov Current Permitted and Prohibited Items Lists Travel tips Guide to Motor coach Security http://www.tsa.gov/assets/pdf/motorcoach_secu rity.pdf http://www.tsa.gov/assets/pdf/motorcoach_secu rity.pdf Security Starts with You http://www.tsa.gov/assets/pdf/highway_card.pdf TSA-Denver Customer Service: 303-342- 6512

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