The U.S Department of Homeland
Security’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and
the St. Lucian Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation announced
today a plan to enhance aviation security on the Caribbean island
nation.
The two entities signed a Joint Statement of Intent for the
development and enhancement of aviation security initiatives,
including plans to conduct assessments, develop aviation security
programs and share best practices. To support this partnership, TSA
has deployed an Aviation Security Sustainable International
Standards Teams (ASSIST), a group of veteran security experts, to
collaborate with local security officials.
“TSA’s partnership with the Ministry of Tourism and
Civil Aviation in St. Lucia is a win for everyone involved, most
notably passengers,” said Cindy Farkus, assistant
administrator for TSA’s Office of Global Strategies.
“This alliance will build a robust aviation security system
on the island and will simultaneously raise the baseline of
aviation security throughout the Caribbean and in all nations with
air service to and from St. Lucia.”
TSA’s primary focus will be to assist local officials in
enhancing aviation security programs following an initial security
assessment. The team will work to enhance aviation security
capacity and effectively build sustainable institutions and
practices through local alliances. TSA will assess such things as
training needs, equipment, current aviation programs, and aviation
security legislation.
St Lucia is the first nation to participate in TSA’s ASSIST
program. TSA hopes to expand the pilot to other nations in the
coming months.
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