Calvin and Hobbes: Federlism Project- Dealing with Airport Security by

Did You Know?

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1. The Transportation Security Administration has an annual budget of 7.39 billion dollars. This only accounts for 12% of the Department of Homeland Securities budget.

2. The average TSA scanning machine costs $150,000 dollars.

3. Some scanning machines are capable of painting a full portrait of the human body using magnetism. These search for any imperfections against the outline of one's body.

4. TSA spending has decreased once the threat of terrorism went down in the early 2010's. This may be because there was a significant decrease in threats or because our security precautions are actually stopping proposed attacks.

5. The TSA continues to request more money each year, despite the decreased amount of threats. This may be caused by the increase in cost of machinery and security measures necessary to keep us safe.

6. Some private companies train flight attendants and flight staff in self defense in case there is an emergency mid air where they would have to defend themselves.

Sources:

58.2. FACTS AND FIGURES ABOUT HOMELAND SECURITY SPENDING Veronique De Rugy American Enterprise Institute December 14, 2006 International Terrorism Is Perceived as the Greatest Security Challenge America Faces Today. Since the Tragic Events of 9/11, Policymakers Have Responded Mainly by Boosting Homeland Security Funding. I Present below Some Facts and Figures about Homeland Security Spending. (n.d.): n. pag. Web.

"The Airport Scanner Scam." Mother Jones. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Nov. 2015.

"The Unmentionable Costs of Airline Security." The Unmentionable Costs of Airline Security. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Nov. 2015.

"Magnetometers, X-Rays, and More: Airport Security Technology | Fox News." Fox News. FOX News Network, 29 Dec. 2009. Web. 17 Nov. 2015.

"EPIC - Whole Body Imaging Technology and Body Scanners ("Backscatter" X-Ray and Millimeter Wave Screening)." EPIC - Whole Body Imaging Technology and Body Scanners ("Backscatter" X-Ray and Millimeter Wave Screening). N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Nov. 2015.

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Other Resources to Explore

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1. After the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, the Federal Government needed to have a plan quickly to provide greater airport security as well as stricter budgeting for the TSA and their employees.

Edwards, Chris. "Privatizing the Transportation Security Administration."Downsizing the Federal Government. CATO Institute, Dec. 2013. Web. 17 Nov. 2015. <http://www.downsizinggovernment.org/homeland-security/tsa>.

2. The TSA has strict requirements for their employees as well as having different annual salaries for different TSA job positions. This website includes job requirements as well as salary.

"What Is TSA?" Requirements for Federal Law Enforcement Jobs. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Nov. 2015. http://www.federallawenforcement.org/tsa/

3. There are numerous challenges facing the TSA have been noticed by many people, especially Kenneth M. Mead, the Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Mead, Kenneth M. "Key Challenges Facing the Transportation Security Administration." Government Accountability Office. United States of America Department of Transportation, 20 June 2002. Web. 17 Nov. 2015. <https://www.oig.dot.gov/sites/default/files/cc2002180.pdf>.

4. The Terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 transformed America in numerous ways. Things like air travel, government, tourism, immigration, as well as budgets for TSA and airports. PBS explains these changes and also gives fiscal year reports to show how drastically the budgets have changed since 9/11.

Villemez, Jason Villemez. "9/11 to Now: Ways We Have Changed." Pbs.org. PBS, 14 Sept. 2011. Web. 16 Nov. 2015. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/911-to-now-ways-we-have-changed/

J.B.

ACTION PLAN

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Step 1: Coordinate efforts with the TSA (contact on their official site tsa.gov) to distribute part of their budget to the Reno Tahoe Airport. This should be the main source for the airport's budget. The money would be spent on the overall function of the airport as well as training for the officials. E.L

Step 2: Contact Nevada National Guard via e-mail on their site to relocate more of their members to work with the Reno Tahoe Airport. The more people, the more surveillance, the more security. (CNN). J.B.

Step 3: Call the Reno Police Department from phonebook to tell them that they should handle the criminals that have committed crimes at the airport. Also, have them increase the number of patrols in and around the airport. An increased police presence will further accentuate the safety of the airport. This will spread the responsibility, allowing the airport to save money. T.M

Step 4: Talk to the Reno Airport Authority by the phone number on their site so that they may purchase the newest equipment from Flight Safety International. By using some of their budget to buy the best equipment, they have a reason to support the claim that they are a high-tech modern day airport. This will encourage people to feel safe and want to go to the airport. T.W.

"Pilot:WhatKeepsYouSafeOnAPlane."17March2015.CNN.17November2015.

"WhatItTakestobeaTransportationSecurityOfficer."February2008. blog.tsa.gov.11thNovember2015.

Federalism Analysis

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The type of Federalism being used in the action plan is Marble Cake Federalism, also called Cooperative Federalism. The federal government has the power through Section 8, Clause 18 to make any laws necessary and proper. After the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 the TSA was required to spend money on keeping the people in airports safe.

The TSA uses part of their budget to train officials for any situation, metal detectors, and machines for screening.

The National Guard spends money surveillance.

The Reno Police Department spends money on gas for patrols and for responding to emergencies inside the local Reno airport.

Flight Safety International spends money on training officials in airports so that they may be able to take on any challenge thrust their way.

T.W.

Interactive Links

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Link to Google Docs with breakdown of information:

https://docs.google.com/a/carsoncitynvk12.com/document/d/1ax_UIQdQ-N7pFHZMWFTWswfWMBMOqaKOQ_QmHpmq_qU/edit?usp=sharing

Airport Game:

http://cb.iphantom.com/block/restricted.html?fn=Default&fp=1&ip=10.23.10.215&ibip=172.16.8.61&ldu=1&re=0&bu=www.addictinggames.com/strategy-games/airport-tycoon-game.jsp&bc=Website%20contains%20prohibited%20Forums%20content.

TSA Website:

https://www.tsa.gov/

Reno Tahoe Airport Website:

http://renoairport.com/

What can happen at an airport:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXDm6TkNaVc

E.L