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International Aviation Security: United States Report Lee Kair – Europe Regional Director

UNCLASSIFIED. TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF GLOBAL STRATEGIES. International Aviation Security: United States Report Lee Kair – Europe Regional Director. Derived from: Multiple Sources; Declassify on: 25x1-human; Date of Source: 20091007. UNCLASSIFIED.

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International Aviation Security: United States Report Lee Kair – Europe Regional Director

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  1. UNCLASSIFIED TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF GLOBAL STRATEGIES International Aviation Security: United States ReportLee Kair – Europe Regional Director Derived from: Multiple Sources; Declassify on: 25x1-human; Date of Source: 20091007 UNCLASSIFIED

  2. TSA Strategic Approach • Utilizing a intelligence driven, risk-based approach • Implementing multiple layers of security, to include random and unpredictable security measures • Developing a flexible, highly trained workforce • Deploying cutting-edge technology • Engaging stakeholders and the traveling public in the security process TSA’s 24/7/365 Operations Center

  3. TSA International Mission • To develop and promote the implementation of effective/enhanced global transportation security processes and structures worldwide while ensuring compliance with international and TSA standards • Mission areas include: -- Engagement/outreach -- Capacity development -- Compliance

  4. Positions Include: • TSA Representatives (TSARs) • International Industry Representatives (IIRs) • Regional Operations Center (ROC) Managers • Transportation Security Specialists (TSSs) • Asia/Pacific • Bangkok, Thailand • Beijing, China • Kabul, Afghanistan • Manila, Philippines • New Delhi, India • Singapore • Sydney, Australia • Tokyo, Japan • Europe • Berlin, Germany • Frankfurt, Germany • Brussels, Belgium • Hague, Netherlands • London, England • Madrid, Spain • Paris, France • Rome, Italy • Warsaw, Poland • Africa/Middle East • Abu Dhabi, UAE • Amman, Jordan • Johannesburg, South Africa • Nairobi, Kenya • Stuttgart Germany (AFRICOM Liaison) • Domestic United States • Washington, D.C. • Miami • Dallas • Los Angeles • Canada/Mexico/Caribbean • Ottawa, Canada • Mexico City, Mexico • Nassau, Bahamas • Montreal, Canada (ICAO positions) • Latin America • Buenos Aires, Argentina • Brasilia, Brazil

  5. TSA International Efforts • International Engagement Priorities • Cargo Security • Capacity Development • Technology • Utilizing Intelligence • TSA’s global security efforts include: • Sharing best practices with foreign governments to achieve sustainable security capacity • Observing security operations at last point of departure airports • Engaging with foreign governments on transportation security • Training overseas security personnel • Observing implementation of international security standards • Reviewing threat mitigation strategies for foreign airports • Working with non-U.S. air carriers to achieve regulatory compliance • Inspecting U.S. air carrier operations to the United States

  6. U.S.-Russian Bilateral Accomplishments 2010-2011 • TSA AVSEC Visits to Russian Federation • October 2010: TSA Visit to Domodedevo Airport, Moscow • December 2010: TSA Visit to Pulkovo Airport, St. Petersburg • July 2011: TSA Visit to Sheremetyevo Airport, Moscow • 2012: Planning Visits by Russian AVSEC Experts to U.S. airports • January 25, 2011: TSAR provided immediate assistance to Russia in response to DME terminal bombing • May 24, 2011: Russian Transport Minister Levitin and U.S. Ambassador Beyrle sign the AVSEC Memorandum of Understanding • August 8-10, 2011: TSA hosts high level delegation from FATA and FATO to share best practices at Boston Logan International Airport • Currently: Concluding negotiations on multi-modal transport agreement

  7. Contact Information Lee Kair Europe Regional Director Lee.Kair@dhs.gov Kevin Cahill TSA Representative to Russia and Central Europe Kevin.Cahill@dhs.gov

  8. TSA Domestic Initiative: Risk Based Security TSA is undertaking efforts to test new security protocols to improve the passenger experience at aviation security checkpoints by applying new risk-based, intelligence-driven screening procedures and enhancing its use of technology. During implementation, TSA will maintain its multi-layered approach to transportation security combined with random and unpredictable screening across all layers. Guiding Principles of Risk-Based Security These efforts will enhance security of the nation’s aviation system. The majority of airline passengers are low risk. By having passengers voluntarily provide more information about themselves, TSA can better segment the population in terms of risk. Behavior detection and interviewing techniques should be strengthened in the screening process. TSA must accelerate its efforts to optimize screening processes and use of technology to gain system-wide efficiencies. TSA must better calibrate operational responses to specific threat information. Security and operational gains will support TSA’s goal to: redefine the mission as a national security counterterrorism organization, engage external stakeholders, and support the workforce.

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