Control and monitor entry into the airport air operations area
Use 49 CFR 1542.203 -- Airport Security to review this narrow operational decision without extending the source beyond its stated scope.
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Limit unescorted SIDA access to trained and authorized individuals
Use 49 CFR 1542.205 -- Airport Security to review this narrow operational decision without extending the source beyond its stated scope.
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Withdraw airport access immediately and tightly control temporary credentials
Use 49 CFR 1542.207 -- Airport Security to review this narrow operational decision without extending the source beyond its stated scope.
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Complete fingerprint-based history checks before granting required unescorted airport access
Use 49 CFR 1542.209 -- Airport Security to review this narrow operational decision without extending the source beyond its stated scope.
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Issue airport identification media with visible scope and accountability controls
Use 49 CFR 1542.211 -- Airport Security to review this narrow operational decision without extending the source beyond its stated scope.
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Train airport personnel before granting unescorted security-area access
Use 49 CFR 1542.213 -- Airport Security to review this narrow operational decision without extending the source beyond its stated scope.
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Provide law-enforcement support for airport security and response
Use 49 CFR 1542.215 -- Airport Security to review this narrow operational decision without extending the source beyond its stated scope.
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Set qualification, training, and conduct standards for airport law-enforcement personnel
Use 49 CFR 1542.217 -- Airport Security to review this narrow operational decision without extending the source beyond its stated scope.
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Supplement airport law-enforcement staffing only under approved procedures
Use 49 CFR 1542.219 -- Airport Security to review this narrow operational decision without extending the source beyond its stated scope.
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Preserve records of airport law-enforcement actions and response times
Use 49 CFR 1542.221 -- Airport Security to review this narrow operational decision without extending the source beyond its stated scope.
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