For a strong example of security in practice, a consumer needs to look no further than his or her nearest airport. In fact, the airport is one of the most security-oriented establishments known to most consumers. And according to PRNewswire, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is paving the way for another step forward in passenger security.
In a press release that hit the web August 5, the TSA announced it has finalized the standards for the CrewPASS program, paving the way for nationwide expansion. The CrewPASS program is an id verification system that will provide a new level of security for both the flight crew and passengers, and will reduce flight delay time by expediting crewmembers through specialized security checkpoints.
Under the CrewPASS program, flight crewmembers will pass through a special area where their credentials will be verified against records in the Cockpit Access Security System (CASS). Id verification will be enhanced during this process using an approved biometric. Crewmembers will also be subject to random screenings, observation and other approved security measures.
This pending nationwide upgrade is another example of how id verification is becoming a staple in different aspects of consumer life. When the Red Flags Rule goes into effect November 1, consumers can look forward to additional security both at home and while traveling.
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