Terrorists can more easily 'engineer around' these highly structured defenses. If we follow the same procedures everywhere, every time, we make it easier for terrorists to break the security code.
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Scissors with blades less than four inches (10 centimeters) long and tools like screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers that are less than seven inches (18 centimeters) will be removed from the prohibited items list on December 22.Kip Hawley
It is paramount to the security of our aviation system that terrorists not be able to know with certainty what screening procedures they will encounter at airports around the nation. By incorporating unpredictability into our procedures and eliminating low-threat items, we can better focus our efforts on stopping individuals who wish to do us harm.
Kip Hawley
I think we agree on far more than we disagree. We do disagree about some of the elements of this. But our job is to apply our resources where we think it is best. The items we are mentioning here today are not a risk for the transportation system.
Kip Hawley
The passenger volumes are increasing, but we're seeing an 18 percent time savings because we're not looking for small scissors and tools.
Kip Hawley
Whether you were a frequent flier or a potential terrorist, you knew what to expect every time, everywhere. With the changes we are implementing later this month, that predictability will be gone.
Kip Hawley
Terrorists do watch our security process to try to understand it. They will not be able to beat the system because it is unpredictable.
Kip Hawley
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