Security & Safety Briefs — May 11 - May 17

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The Latest Headlines:

• Bush Wants National Guard on Southern Border
• AORC Supports Seatbelt Safety Crackdown
• TSA Nixes Security Approval for Aramex, Inter-Shipping

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Bush Wants National Guard on Southern Border

President Bush Monday said he would use to up to 6,000 National Guard troops to back up border agents on the U.S. border with Mexico, news services reported.

Following his national address, the White House emphasized the border security elements of the plan, although congressional critics from both parties voiced concern the plan either went to far or not far enough toward stemming illegal immigration, the Associated Press reported.

Meanwhile, the Senate was working to craft a viable bill that would address both border security and illegal immigration, AP reported. Transport Topics

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AORC Supports Seatbelt Safety Crackdown

The Automotive Occupant Restraint Council said it will again support state and local law enforcement and highway safety officials as part of a national campaign to crack down on safety belt law violations.

The council said the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign will run from May 22 through June 4 and includes seatbelt checkpoints and other stepped-up law enforcement activities.

“When worn correctly, safety belts have proven to reduce the risk of fatal injury to front-seat passenger car occupants by 45% and by 60% in pickup trucks, SUVs and mini-vans,” said AORC President George Kirchoff.

AORC said the initiative will be conducted in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Transport Topics

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TSA Nixes Security Approval for Aramex, Inter-Shipping

The Transport Security Administration said last Wednesday it has denied annual air cargo security program approval for Aramex International Courier and revoked approval for Inter-Shipping Chartering Corp.

TSA, which is part of the Department of Homeland Security, said the two will no longer be permitted to move cargo shipments on passenger airlines due to repeated security violations.

The agency said that carriers have been cautioned not to accept cargo from the two and that accepting cargo from non-TSA approved companies may result in fines of up to $25,000 per violation.

The two must resolve outstanding security issues in order for the agency to consider re-approval, TSA said. Aramex has facilities in New York and the Washington, D.C., area, while Inter-Shipping is based in Miami. Transport Topics

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