Sun, Oct 24, 2010
Canadian Air Marshal Personnel Protect Travelling Public
ALPA is voicing dismay at recent news media reports indicating
that budget cuts have lead to a 25% reduction in force of air
marshal personnel in the Canadian Air Carrier Protective Program
(CACPP).
Capt. Craig Hall, director of the ALPA Canada National Security
Committee, said, “When we consider that not even a year has
passed since the Northwest Flight 253 near-disaster over Canadian
soil on Christmas Day and the recent reports of heightened concerns
regarding possible terrorist attacks in Europe, ALPA firmly
believes that this is not the time to cut back on one of the most
effective terrorism deterrents we have.”
“The value of the CACPP and the cooperation that exists
between the program and airline pilots are essential elements in
protecting our passengers and valued resources from acts of
terrorism,” said Capt. Dan Adamus, president of the ALPA
Canada Board. “As a result, ALPA strongly supports the
program and its objectives. Intelligence agencies repeatedly tell
us that, although specific threats do not currently exist for this
country, Canada nevertheless remains at risk from
terrorism.”
Capt. John Prater, ALPA’s president, summed up the
Association’s concerns saying, “This program, and its
counterpart in the United States, are time-proven security measures
that benefit all travellers in North America. If these reports are
correct, we strongly urge decision-makers to reconsider these cuts
that will weaken the layers of security responsible for the
continued safety of the travelling public.”
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