Strengthening Partnerships and Developing Solutions

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1 2007 ACI-NA PUBLIC SAFETY & SECURITY CONFERENCE Strengthening Partnerships and Developing Solutions SUNDAY - April 15, 2007 April 16 18*, 2007 The Davenport Hotel Spokane, WA (*The program on Wednesday, April 18 will be for airport participants only.) ON-SITE AGENDA 3:00 pm 6:00 pm Public Safety and Security Committee Steering Group Meeting MONDAY - April 16, :30 am 3:00 pm Registration Badge Lanyards Sponsored by SD.I (System Development.Integration) Conference Bags Sponsored by Clear/Verified Identity Pass, Inc. 7:30 8:30 am Continental Breakfast 8:30 8:45 am Welcome and Opening Remarks The Honorable Dennis Hession, Mayor, City of Spokane Neal Sealock, Director, Spokane International Airport 8:45 10:30 am Understanding the Threat* Introduction: Pete Troyer, Chief of Police, Spokane International Airport Speaker: George Akklequist, Advisor to the FBI Counterterrorism Division George Akklequist is one of the world s leading experts on Islamic Extremism and International Terrorism. In this session, he will discuss the strategic and tactical doctrine of Extreme Islam, including understanding and identifying the threat and its effects on aviation security procedures. *NOTICE: Cellular telephones, PDAs (including BlackBerry devices), cameras, and other electronic equipment are not allowed in this session. 10:30 11:00 am AM Refreshment Break Sponsored by ObjectVideo 1

2 11:00 11:30 am Unclassified Intelligence Briefing Introduction: Richard Duncan, Aviation Security Director, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport Speaker: Stuart O Neill, Chief of Intelligence Watch and Outreach, TSA This session will provide an unclassified intelligence briefing and an update on the status of the Field Intelligence Officers Program. 11:30 am 12:00 pm Customs and Border Protection Introduction: Susan Rork, Marketing Director, ARINC Speaker: Amanda Bibler, Assistant Director, Field Operations, CBP 12:00 1:00 pm Lunch U.S. Customs and Border Protection will provide an update on a number of ongoing issues and programs, including the Model Ports Program, Trusted Traveler Program, and its work with the TSA to match information collected on passengers under the Advance Passenger Information System against watch lists. 1:00 1:35 pm Part 139 Update Introduction: Warren D. Kroeppel, General Manager, LaGuardia Airport Speaker: Kirk Shaffer, Associate Administrator for Airports, FAA While security concerns are ever present, failing to remain vigilant as concerns public safety puts the traveling public and those working at airports at risk. Runway incursions are up, and concerns continue about ensuring proper airfield construction protocols. In addition, FAA has begun its efforts to work with, and prepare airports for, implementing changes to Part 139 requirements as part of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Safety Management Standards. Join this session to discuss the latest significant Part 139 issues and FAA/industry efforts to address these issues. 1:35 1:50 pm Public Safety Working Group Briefing Speaker: Warren D. Kroeppel, General Manager, LaGuardia Airport The Public Safety and Security Committee is pleased to announce the establishment a Working Group dedicated to matters of Public Safety. The purpose of this Working Group is to identify airport safety issues and concerns that are important to airports and share them with the community and federal regulators to promote best practices and improvements in public safety. 1:50 2:30 pm TSA Operational Process and Technology Introduction: Dawn E. Lucini, Airport Security Administrator, McCarran International Airport, 2007 Vice Chair, ACI-NA Public Safety & Security Committee Speaker: Mike Golden, TSA Assistant Administrator, Operational Process & Technology, Chief Information Officer and Chief Technology Officer Mike Golden recently joined TSA as Assistant Administrator, Operational Process and Technology, Chief Information Officer and Chief Technology Officer, overseeing the implementation and development of security technologies across several modes of transportation. In this session, he will discuss key issues in operational process and technology and his vision for the way forward for TSA, airports, and the industry on these issues. 2

3 2:30 3:00 pm PM Refreshment Break 3:00 3:45 pm Airports and Airlines Roundtable Discussion Moderator: Charlotte Bryan, General Manager for Airports, TSA Speakers: Chris Bidwell, Managing Director - Security, Air Transport Association Steve Alterman, President, Cargo Airline Association Tim Anderson, Deputy Executive Director, Operations, Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission Alvy Dodson, Vice President/Director of Public Safety, Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport Walter White, Director of Operations & Public Safety, Memphis International Airport This session will provide the opportunity for conference attendees to join in a lively discussion on airport and airline working together issues, including successes and failures, lessons learned, and what makes for an effective partnership. 3:45 4:30 pm Federal Security Directors and Federal Air Marshals Moderator: Mark Mancuso, Deputy Director, Houston Airport System Speakers: David Beecroft, Western Area Director, Security Operations, TSA Dana Brown, Assistant Administrator for Law Enforcement and Director of the Federal Air Marshal Service, TSA In this session, Mo McGowan will discuss the Federal Security Director/airport relationship, coordination between TSA headquarters and field, and the way forward with airport security from the operations perspective. Dana Brown will discuss current issues with Federal Air Marshals. 6:00 9:30 pm Host Airport Event Sponsored by Spokane international Airport TUESDAY - April 17, 2007 Join us for an evening of camaraderie with dinner, drinks and a live jazz band at the historic Center Stage Theater. 7:00 8:00 am Breakfast Meeting on WESTDOG Host: Mark Crosby, Chief Public Safety Officer, Portland International Airport An informal discussion on the efforts by airports in the Western United States (Western Disaster Operations Group-WESTDOG) to develop a Disaster Assistance Group like that developed by airports in the Southeastern United States during Hurricane Katrina. 8:00 am 3:00 pm Registration Badge Lanyards Sponsored by SD.I (System Development.Integration) Conference Bags Sponsored by Clear/Verified Identity Pass, Inc. 8:00 9:00 am Continental Breakfast 9:00 9:15 am Welcome and Opening Remarks 3

4 9:15 10:30 am Emerging and Advanced Security Technology Applications Moderator: Mark Denari, Director, Aviation Security and Public Safety, San Diego Regional Airport Authority Speakers: Simcha Ohrenstein, President and Chief Executive Officer, Transtech Jim Barth, Chief Executive Officer, Proximex Dennis Charlebois, Vice President, BroadWare Patricia Krall, Vice President, L-3 Communications Steve Pelham, Director, Reveal Imaging Technologies Many airports are actively considering new and emerging advanced technologies to improve and enhance security systems and infrastructure. Complicating planning for such initiatives and systems are the rapid changes in technology options and applications. This session will examine and highlight the practical side of considering new and emerging security technologies. 10:30 11:00 am AM Refreshment Break Sponsored by PureTech Systems Inc. 11:00 am 12:00 pm Countdown to ATSA Reform and FAA Reauthorization Moderator: Stephen D. Sheehan, Deputy Executive Director, Operations PS&S, Maryland Aviation Administration Speakers: Charles Chambers, Sr. Vice President, Security and Economic Affairs, ACI-NA Theresa Coutu, Director of Government Relations, GE Security 12:00 1:00 pm Lunch The time is right for ATSA reform. Cobbled together quickly following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, ATSA includes many items that have outgrown their usefulness and purpose. On the public safety side, the FAA reauthorization has begun. This session will discuss ATSA reform initiatives and proposals regarding Part :00 1:45 pm TSA Issues Update Moderator: Mike Stephens, Airport Operations Manager, Central Wisconsin Airport Speakers: Charlotte Bryan, General Manager for Airports, TSA Charlotte Peed, Stakeholder Liaison, Airports, TSA Day after day, week after week, airports, airlines, and TSA face a number of working together issues. This session will provide an opportunity for attendees to have a face-to-face discussion with TSA on some of the most significant matters we face. 1:45 2:30 pm Considering Cost-Effective Security Moderator: Ken Cox, Principal, CTI Consulting Speakers: Bob Peterson, Technical Fellow, Boeing Gloria Bender, Principal, TransSolutions Solomon Wong, Vice President, Security & Planning, InterVISTAS Consulting TSA recently began working with airports on its Risk Management Analysis Process (RMAP) to develop a risk management evaluation system for assessing the effectiveness of layered approaches to aviation security. This session will discuss implementing a cost-effective approach to security and improving long-term cost-efficiency through sustainable investments. 2:30 3:00 pm PM Refreshment Break 4

5 3:00 3:45 pm TSA Security Services and Assessments Introduction: Marty Lenss, Director of Operations and Public Safety, Dane County Regional Airport Speaker: Alexis Smollok, Deputy Assistant Director, Office of Security Services and Assessments, Office of Law Enforcement, Federal Air Marshal Service, TSA This session will provide an overview on activities of the TSA Office of Security Services and Assessments, including the National Explosives Detection Canine Program, airport vulnerability assessments, MANPADS mitigation, and reimbursable agreements for law enforcement officers (LEOs). The session will also provide specific information and discussion on (1) the TSA canine program, including funding and pilot tests and (2) LEO reimbursement, including renegotiating the over 200 existing reimbursable agreements in the next year and accommodating the 60 airports still waiting for initial agreements. 3:45 4:00 pm Concluding Remarks and Conference Adjournment 4:00 5:00 pm Public Safety Working Group Meeting WEDNESDAY - April 18, :30 am 3:00 pm Airports Only Meeting Sponsored by GE Security --- The next ACI-NA Public Safety & Security Conference will be held in Washington, DC August 20-22*, 2007 (*The program on Wednesday, August 22 will be for airport participants only.) Go to for more information. See you in DC! 5