Title: 
Perimeter Security Systems - Airports

Word Count:
418

Summary:
Perimeter Security Systems - Airports article discusses recent developments in upgrading airport perimeter security. These  
include preventing accidental entry, use of armed guards, airport concourse security, technology and CCTV systems.


Keywords:
Perimeter Security, Security Systems, Magal Security Systems 


Article Body:
Perimeter Security systems are of utmost importance to "airport security". With  passenger lines stretching from here until  tomorrow, airports could not function without proven perimeter security systems. The pictures of passengers patiently lined  up before metal detectors shows acceptance for Airport security systems. The other, unacceptable option is failed Perimeter  
security systems leading to unthinkable 9-11 tragedies and empty planes in the skies.

Accidental Entry - Airport Security
People sometimes penetrate airport security by accident. For example, three boys on a sail boat wound up a runway at JFK  airport. The intrusion led to upgraded airport Security regulations and enhanced perimeter security equipment. Yet,  intrusion by innocent people is an every day occurrence for airports despite advanced perimeter security measures.

Airport Concourse - Security Systems
Concourse security focuses most of its attention on screening processes while perimeter security deal with threats beyond the airport terminal. Perimeter Security is vital as some airports may be protected by tall fences designed to keep out  intruders. Security Systems for airports on the East and West Coasts have marine borders with large open areas. The airport's perimeter security relies on a combination of patrols by the coast guard, dogs and high tech Perimeter Security systems. 

Armed Guards - Perimeter Security 
Do armed guarded enhance airport Perimeter Security? The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) adopted an on-line baggage  
screening to speed up boarding time. They also created a elite police force armed with machine guns as seen in European  
airports. Their role combines both perimeter security and airport Security roles in the event airport security is  breached. While checking carry-on luggage, they also screen travelers for suspicious behavior.

Technology - Perimeter Security
The best hope for assuring airport security is the one least talked about - the companies and technology airports implement  
security-based technology for maintaining a safe and secure airport. These include iris recognition, facial recognition, ID  
validation, fingerprint biometrics and others. Just as important is technology that verifies suspicious activity that does  
not pose what is not a viable threat. For example, thermal-imaging surveillance that provides real-time security perimeter  
data to airport personnel. 

CCTV systems - Security Systems 
For years, airports have used CCTV systems manned by people watching large banks of monitors. While still a component of  
airport security system, the CCGTV systems have been upgraded b y new components and new analysis techniques. The "alarm"  
triggered may be audible or configured to speak the warning. Experts know "Cameras data don't stop intruders. People stop  
intruders". CCTV systems offer enhanced perimeter security to protect airports from Accidental Entry.