Making airports safer

Intruder alarms, perimeter security, boom barriers, turnstile gates, dog squads, DFMDs, prefabricated watch towers... if this sounds like Big Brother watching, you're right. Only, the Big Brother is at the airport. As Indian airports gear up to be world class, security, be it with government agencies such as the CISF, or private companies, is getting a makeover of international standards.
"By 2010, all airports in India will be installed with high-tech gadgets. In fact, by next year, metro airports will definitely be of international standards and electronic security gadgets will be the latest," says a top CISF source.
Airport security is a highly-professional exercise. No wonder companies with worldwide experience are getting into it too. While CISF is involved in anti-hijacking and anti-intrusion measures, private security agencies are more involved with external security such as baggage and cargo screening and aircraft guarding and patrols. Vital installations such as ATC, runway, passenger terminal building and aerobridges too have to secured.
27/04/08 Shobha John/Times of India

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Categories: Airports Apr 2008, Safety Apr 2008