Sensitive Security Information (SSI) and Transportation Security: Background and Controversies

Abstract

In November 2003, the U.S. attorney's office in Miami dropped a criminal case against a former federal baggage screener charged with stealing from a passenger's luggage. The case was dropped because prosecutors feared that sensitive security information (SSI) would have to be disclosed. At issue is the ability of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to prosecute other dishonest agency employees in the future. Will the same dilemma that led to the dismissal of this particular case occur again? In recent months, this and other important issues relating to SSI have been raised. This report provides a brief background on SSI regulation, an overview of the current policy issues, and a description of the criticism of, and support for, SSI policy. This report will be updated as events warrant.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 05, 2004
Accession Number
ADA445535

Entities

People

  • Mitchel A. Sollenberger

Organizations

  • Defense Acquisition University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Airport Security
  • Airports
  • Computer Programs
  • Congress
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Governments
  • Homeland Security
  • Law
  • Law Enforcement
  • National Governments
  • Personnel Management
  • President (United States)
  • Security
  • Transportation
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • Vulnerability

Readers

  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Criminal Law
  • Government and Public Administration Law.