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ADVISORY/Experts Available to Discuss Flaws in Airport Security

Business Wire, April 23, 2004

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ADVISORY...

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TOPIC: Although billions of dollars was put toward airport security, government investigations found that harmful objects are still getting by screeners, according to an article by The Associated Press. The investigations found that both government and private security employees were lax. As a result of the findings, Rep. John Mica, R-Fla., has called for an urgent meeting, within the next nine days, with Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge to develop a plan to tighten airport security.

EXPERTS: ExpertSource can offer several highly qualified experts to comment on this story:

William Thalheimer, CEO of Imaging Automation, brings more than 25 years of management, financial and consulting experience in ID document processing and airline and border security and other physical security and intelligence solutions. Imaging Automation is a leading provider of technology to determine the authentication of a document, whether it has been altered, and whether its photo matches any on a determined watch list. He can discuss the technology that can see what the eye can't: IR ink, UV patterns, secure laminate, tamper marks, facial biometrics, and more. Products are used at International airports and Border security checkpoints. He can also comment on issues including HR 35-25, enhanced border security, immigration and VISA entry reform as well as the Port Security Bill. PR Contact: Joanna Horn, 781-684-0770, jhorn@schwartz-pr.com

Mary Rose Loney, of The Loney Group, is an expert regarding airport management and security. 321-779-0091

Professor Nancy Johnson, of the University of Kentucky, School of Management Gatton College of Business & Economics, can share her expertise on the U.S. airline industry. 606-257-2976, 606-257-9000 (University PR Phone)

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