Aviation Security: Federal Air Marshal Service Is Addressing Challenges of Its Expanded Mission and Workforce But Additional Actions Needed

Gerald L. Dillingham · Carol Anderson-Guthrie

Feb. 2004 · DIANE Publishing

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To help strengthen aviation security after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the Congress expanded the size and mission of the Fed. Air Marshal Service and located the Service within the newly created Transport. Sec. Admin. (TSA). Between 11/2001 and 7/2002, the Service grew from fewer than 50 air marshals to thousands, and its mission expanded to include the protection of domestic as well as international flights. In 3/2003, the Service, with TSA, merged into the new Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS). This report looked at operational and mgmt. control issues that emerged during the rapid expansion of the Service, specifically addressing its: background check procedures and training; mgmt. and info., policies, and proced.; and challenges from its merger. Illus.