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Many airports have been affected by the 100ml liquid limitation being reimposed for some 3D X-ray screening equipment, requiring passengers to remove any liquid, gel, or aerosol above 100ml from their bags and have it screened separately. X-ray screener training Airport security personnel play a crucial role in safeguarding passengers and preventing potential terrorist threats, and given that the world is entering peak summer travel season, with ever-increasing threats from around the world, it is more crucial than ever that security staff receive appropriately detailed and measurable X-ray screener training to be able to use equipment to its designed capabilities to detect prohibited items in densely packed passenger bags.  With the continued and growing high travel demand airports are experiencing, equipping staff with the tools to confidently and effectively navigate the changes in screening technology and techniques is a way to ensure that security runs safely, smoothly, and efficiently with high degrees of confidence that prohibited items are readily detected.   Maximum capacity and optimum efficiency It’s expected, according to ACI Europe, that European airport traffic will surpass pre-pandemic levels It’s expected, according to ACI Europe, that European airport traffic will surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2024 by 3.2%. In May 2024 alone, London Heathrow had over 7 million passengers pass through the airport. With greater passenger numbers anticipated during the busiest summer months, security checkpoints will need to be at maximum capacity and running at optimum efficiency to ensure passenger safety and avoid long queues. This requires all security personnel working within airport screening to have the skills and knowledge to carry out their roles with confidence and efficiency.  3D CT X-ray screening Redline Assured Security, one of the providers of aviation security training and consulting, is fully equipped to provide airport security staff with training, mentoring, and hands-on service to build confidence in using both 2D and 3D X-ray equipment.  The move from 2D X-ray to 3D Computed Tomography (CT) X-ray screening technology provides X-ray screeners with more detailed images of bag content that can be easily manipulated, rotated, sliced, diced, and interrogated at a substance level. Easy item detection Screeners can examine the contents of luggage more effectively on screen, reducing the need for physical bag searches When screeners have received thorough training in using this new technology, they can examine the contents of luggage more effectively on screen, reducing the need for physical bag searches and resulting in highly effective prohibited item detection with a byproduct of vastly reduced security checkpoint queue times. This has been the experience of airports that were early installers and operators of 3D X-ray machines.  X-ray training course A practical-based X-ray training course ensures that participants can operate an X-ray scanner effectively to detect prohibited items. Further enhancing this training, Redline can offer participants access to both 2D and 3D X-ray machines at the National Safety and Security Academy (NSSA) in Doncaster City, England. By simulating real-world experience, allowing participants to engage in the live screening of real images allowing for them to be trained in a controlled environment, after completing the course X-ray screeners are equipped to work in a live environment with a high degree of confidence in their screening abilities to operate the machine to its fullest potential to detect threats.   Threat Image Recognition Training (TIRT) Redline’s EU and UK aviation regulatory-compliant 2D and 3D X-ray TIRT system is technically sophisticated Taking this training further to continually develop X-ray screener's knowledge and prohibited item detection skills, Redline deploys to clients a state-of-the-art, fully functional Threat Image Recognition Training (TIRT) which deployed via a cloud server to screeners' devices offer the highest quality, real-time training, anywhere it is required 24/7.  Redline’s EU and UK aviation regulatory-compliant 2D and 3D X-ray TIRT system is both technically sophisticated and intuitive. It also provides trainee interaction and feedback with a performance review mode for managers, supervisors, and screeners, allowing airports to feel confident in their staff’s growth and achievements.   Mentoring and on-the-job training (OJT) Through these training programs, qualified managers and instructors provide staff with Mentoring and On-the-Job Training (OJT) to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to efficiently undertake their job responsibilities.   In the ever-evolving world, it is key that airports and their teams rise to the occasion to meet new needs and challenges, and Redline is a valuable resource that can make it possible to do just that. 

Pioneering provider of security training, quality assurance, consulting and software solutions, Redline Assured Security, part of Air Partner Group, a Wheels Up company, has established a new partnership with security management company - Weston FM Group.  Weston FM Group specialises in a range of services including security, mobile patrol and alarm response, alarm and CCTV monitoring, fire protection systems and commercial cleaning. New partnership  First stage of the partnership will see Redline providing training for the Weston FM Group workforce The new partnership, which has been a topic of discussion for a few years between close former colleagues, Redline Managing Director, Paul Mason, and Weston FM Group Founder, Simon Weston CBE, brings together high-level complementary expertise with a commitment to strengthen preparedness for and prevention of terrorist attacks, with the aim of preventing recurrence of an attack similar to the tragic Manchester Arena bombing. The first stage of the partnership will see Redline providing training for the entire Weston FM Group workforce – mobile patrol, security guards and cleaning personnel (over 180 people) - in Behaviour Detection Awareness. Author's quote Paul Mason says, “The vision for the new partnership is to improve security culture and security skills so that greater focus can be effectively applied to risk assessment, preparedness and prevention. In our former military and current security environments, Simon and I have always taken the same approach – to be pre-emptive and to do the right thing first time.” Simon Weston CBE, says, "Our new partnership will reinforce Weston FM Group’s goals to not only provide the best solutions but also to continuously innovate and improve. It will also provide exemplary training and potential career development opportunities for the Weston FM Group workforce, bringing us one step closer to an enhanced security sector." New anti-terrorism draft legislation On 19 December 2022, the government announced its outline for the ‘Protect Duty’, new anti-terrorism draft legislation, to be known as Martyn’s Law. As the security sector and wider general public await the spring publication of the draft legislation.  Security sector and wider general public await the spring publication of the draft legislation Redline will begin training the first cohort of Weston FM Group personnel in Behaviour Detection Awareness to enable them to recognise early indicators that something could be awry and suspicious through careful observation of the behaviour of people.  By heightening the skills to detect abnormal behaviour or signs, for example, someone loitering outside the same building every day for a week, someone carrying a conspicuously heavy suitcase through a shopping centre, or a venue door left open overnight, security officers, safety stewards or cleaning personnel can identify a potentially suspicious and evolving situation at the earliest and first possible stage.  Behaviour Detection Awareness training Wherever Weston FM Group personnel are deployed, be that to a crowded shopping centre on a Saturday, a business park mid-week or a stadium for an international football match, each person will be appropriately trained by Redline to recognise features of behaviour that are unusual, to carry out a response, and to know how to escalate appropriately.  Paul Mason is advocating the systemic rollout of Behaviour Detection Awareness training across businesses and venue operators nationwide. Implementable with a minimal budget, the cost should not be an obstacle to enhanced training for security personnel and the wider workforce if the result is the prevention of terrorist attacks on the general public. 

Redline Assured Security, a globally trusted security solutions provider and part of the Air Partner Services division, is adding Computed Tomography (CT) support to their highly popular cloud-based Threat Image Recognition Training system (TIRT). The combination of Redline’s successful TIRT programme with full X-ray 3D volumetric CT functionality provides the most technically sophisticated and intuitive solution available. The training is specifically designed for the new generation of Standard 3 CT X-ray machines. Standard 3 adoption across European aviation industry As technology continues to develop, so will security threats. Standard 3 is expected to be in force across the European aviation industry, by June 2023, subsequently, CT imagery training will be mandatory for airports to remain compliant and secure. Redline has built upon its successful TIRT programme, an add-in to their Security Management Systems (SeMS) product, in order to create a training solution that covers both standard X-ray and CT X-ray scanning through a single login. Threat Image Recognition Training system (TIRT) TIRT system provides seamless transition between the two standards within a single application Threat Image Recognition Training system (TIRT) provides seamless transition between the two standards within a single application, supporting training and continuous development of security screeners, and ensuring the aviation security industry remains at the forefront of technical innovation and security expertise. Threat Image Recognition Training - Computed Tomography, TIRT CT’s benefits extend beyond the aviation sector, it is imperative that any venue, organisation, or facility that uses security scanners ensures their staff are up to date on threat image recognition to ensure optimum security. Addition of Computed Tomography to TIRT solution Paul Mason, the Managing Director Redline Assured Security said, “Redline’s addition of Computed Tomography to our respected TIRT solution ensures we provide the most technically sophisticated training possible. As the security industry adapts to the ever-changing threat landscape, TIRT CT should be an essential tool in the arsenal of every organisation.” Paul Mason adds, “Our training solutions provide invaluable exposure to potential threats and intuitive reporting that will greatly aid the aviation industry in the adoption of Standard 3, and particularly CT.” Updated training features include threat and prohibited images This image library is also regularly updated to include recent and emerging threats The updated training features realistic threat and prohibited images, generated by actual X-ray and X-ray CT machines. The varied threat image library, which is fully European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK) compliant, covers 6 levels of threat complexity and far exceeds what is currently available across the market in any 6x6 product. This image library is also regularly updated to include recent and emerging threats, enabling operators to keep up-to-date. Easy digital accessibility Live training on X-ray scanning systems is prohibitively expensive, Redline circumvents these costs thanks to its easy digital accessibility. Users can operate and complete training on a computer through just a web browser and an internet connection, allowing for reduced staff downtime and associated costs. This format also allows the training to be easily configured for managers, supervisors and screeners. The application provides a detailed review mode for screeners and supervisors to facilitate analysis of performance and compliance trends at aggregated levels. Additionally, custom focused training programs can be created and assigned when necessary.