Seeing Clearly: Security Detection Insights and Trends

Jimmy Dickerson

Jimmy Dickerson

Jimmy joined our company in April 2014 as EDS Product Application Manager after twenty-five years at Southwest Airlines. In his role at Southwest Airlines as Manager, Airport Security Technology Group, Jimmy worked closely with TSA on a number of key issues important to Southwest Airlines and the broader airline community, such as Risk-Based Security (RBS), Recapitalization/Optimization, AIT deployment, STIP, and the Planning Guidelines and Design Standards (PGDS). He served as Co-chair for the Industry on the PGDS version 5.0 update effort. During the last 14 years, Jimmy has played an integral role in engaging TSA, the airline community, port authorities and all airport stakeholders on all items related to checked baggage and checkpoint security operations.

Recent Posts

Meeting Standard 3 Requirements Doesn’t Need to Mean Slower Throughput

[fa icon="calendar'] Jul 14, 2017 1:00:00 AM / by Jimmy Dickerson posted in Future Security Technology, ECAC Standard 3, AvSec EDS Suppliers, Standard 3-Approved EDS Vendor

With the Standard 3 deadline quickly approaching across Europe, airports are grappling with growing passenger traffic combined with increased security threats.

The question is, will Standard 3 requirements—which call for more thorough baggage screening—slow down screening times and increase congestion throughout airports? Not with the right Standard 3-approved explosives detection system (EDS). 

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Smooth Operations: The Energy Savings & Efficiency Gains of Totes

[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 14, 2017 12:00:00 AM / by Jimmy Dickerson posted in Future Security Technology, EDS, Aviation Security, CTX

 

As a security detection specialist, why am I so passionate about totes? For twenty-five years I worked at Southwest airlines in the Security field and was Manager of the Airport Security Technology group prior to my departure. I have first-hand experience on the impact of dealing with inefficient systems or lost bags. In my current role, I’m working side-by-side with different BHS companies integrating our CT EDS solutions for hold baggage screening. In doing this, I’ve seen the impact a well-designed tote system has on operations.

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