I. Summary Since the foundation of the TSA a government operated system of airport security has been established. However disadvantages of this system have emerged such as poor customer satisfaction and high operating costs. The alternative is to go to a privately owned and operated contractor system. This would reduce costs and improve customer satisfaction and security. By giving the TSA an oversight function it would become more effective in searching for possible attacks and establishing new effective rules.
II. Problem The problem is that the government operated system of airport security is lacking good results and perhaps privately owned and operated contractors are more beneficial.
III. Significance of the problem The significance of …show more content…
Advantage 1. There is no difference in security when using a private operated system. The TSA requires all private screeners to meet the same requirements as the federal screeners (TSA, n.d.). The same requirements also apply to checking passengers and baggage. However a private company benefits from better performance than required to establish a good reputation for future business and, if set, bonuses.
Advantage 2. A privately owned contractor system reduces overall costs. Especially in the staff costs great savings can be made, because private screeners are up to 65% more efficient than federal screeners (Weaver, 2011). For instance a reduction of more than $38.6 million can be made at LAX airport when utilizing private companies. This also reduces taxpayer’s costs.
Advantage 3. Private companies need to make money. This means a certain drive to be as efficient and effective as possible. Thorough research would be done before new projects enter their test phase. This ensures only new technologies with added value are being used which are more likely to work well and increase
II. Problem The problem is that the government operated system of airport security is lacking good results and perhaps privately owned and operated contractors are more beneficial.
III. Significance of the problem The significance of …show more content…
Advantage 1. There is no difference in security when using a private operated system. The TSA requires all private screeners to meet the same requirements as the federal screeners (TSA, n.d.). The same requirements also apply to checking passengers and baggage. However a private company benefits from better performance than required to establish a good reputation for future business and, if set, bonuses.
Advantage 2. A privately owned contractor system reduces overall costs. Especially in the staff costs great savings can be made, because private screeners are up to 65% more efficient than federal screeners (Weaver, 2011). For instance a reduction of more than $38.6 million can be made at LAX airport when utilizing private companies. This also reduces taxpayer’s costs.
Advantage 3. Private companies need to make money. This means a certain drive to be as efficient and effective as possible. Thorough research would be done before new projects enter their test phase. This ensures only new technologies with added value are being used which are more likely to work well and increase