2010

Daily Breeze News Article: Villaraigosa appoints panel to study LAX security

November 18, 2010

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa on Thursday appointed a "blue-ribbon" panel of 26 aviation, homeland security and law enforcement experts to determine whether Los Angeles International Airport is prone to a terrorist attack.

The independent committee is expected to start meeting later this month, according to the Mayor's Office.

When the review is complete, panel members in the spring will provide a list of recommendations on how to improve security, safety, fire and emergency management at LAX, the nation's third-busiest airport.

"This panel will...

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Los Angeles Times News Article: Villaraigosa names panel to review security at LAX

November 18, 2010

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa on Thursday announced the creation of a 26-member panel to thoroughly review security measures at Los Angeles International Airport, which has been identified as a top potential target for terrorists.

The panel will look into counterterrorism measures, law enforcement, fire services, emergency management and available resources to enhance safety at the nation’s third-busiest airport.

“We have continually made improvements to security at LAX,” Villaraigosa said, “but we must ensure our facility and protocols remain state of the art to...

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Richmond Times-Dispatch News Article: Poker research spurs good deal for airport security

September 11, 2010
By Sean D. Hamill Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Poker is helping to improve security at Pittsburgh International Airport. Using game theory, a group of computer scientists has developed a set of algorithms to help thwart terrorist attacks by randomizing where and when security checkpoints, officers, police dogs and other deterrents are located in and around the airport.

Pittsburgh post-gazette.com Article: Research on poker a good deal for airport security

August 2, 2010

Poker is helping to improve security at Pittsburgh International Airport.

That's right, poker.

Using game theory, a group of computer scientists has developed a set of algorithms to help thwart the planning of terror attacks by randomizing where and when security checkpoints, officers, canine units and other deterrents -- such as the placement of air marshals on planes -- are placed in and around the airport.

CNN News Article: Airport Statement on ARMOR at CNN

July 14, 2010
Los Angeles , California (CNN) -- Recent security cutbacks have left the Los Angeles International Airport vulnerable to terrorist attacks, according to a letter from an airport police union calling for a restoration of the security measures.