Security Incident Management and Response

Competencies Obtained

On completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Understand how airports prepare for a security incident.
• Summarize the airport’s responsibilities in responding to a security incident.
• Describe the procedures that should be included in an airport response plan for security incidents.
• Recognize the importance of reviewing and analyzing security incidents.
• Describe the reporting procedures following a security incident.

Who Should Enrol?

• Airport security personnel, supervisors, and managers.
• Airport Security Committee members.
• Airport personnel interested in better understanding aviation security.
• Anyone interested in a career in airport security.
• Suppliers and service providers with security responsibilities at an airport (e.g. airport security providers, ground handlers, etc.).

Course Content

This course covers the following topics:

1. Planning and Preparation
   • How airports can plan and prepare for security incidents. 
   • Procedures that should be included in an airport response plan for security incidents. 
2. Incident Response
   • Defining roles and responsibilities. 
   • Establishing an emergency operations centre (EOC).
   • Managing communication with the public and media. 
   • Key considerations for evacuations. 
   • Evidence gathering and scene security. 
3. Incidents Involving Aircraft
   • Key considerations when responding to security incidents involving aircraft, including:
     • Isolated parking areas.
     • Managing a threat against an aircraft on the ground.
     • Bomb disposal.  
4. Incidents Not Involving Aircraft
   • Threats to landside areas.
   • Incidents in airside areas and secure zones.
   • Mass evacuations.
   • Bomb threats. 
   • Unattended items. 
5. Post Incident Actions
   • The requirements for post incident review, reporting, and administration. 

Assessment

This course includes an integrated online assessment.  

Candidates must successfully complete the assessment to receive a Certificate of Completion.