Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Study Guide

Security Identiﬁcation Display Area (SIDA) Study Guide

Security Identiﬁcation Display Area (SIDA)

Study Guide

VERY YEAR AT AIRPORTS LIKE JFK, EWR, LGA, SWF, there are real and

possible threats to civil aviation security. Groups and individuals world-wide

target the aviation industry and other modes of transportation for acts of violence

and terrorism. Unlawful acts against aviation include hijacking, aircraft sabotage,

bombings, and terminal assaults. The events of September 11, 2001, changed air-

port security. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was formed and

became the governing agency for airport and airline security.

The rules and procedures in this training course are important in

preventing unauthorized access to restricted areas, and minimizing

the potential for unlawful activities.

The Port Authority of NY & NJ, under guidance of the TSA, has de-

veloped this training course to familiarize those persons with a need

to be in the restricted Security Identiﬁcation Display Area (SIDA), as

well as the Secured and Sterile Areas of the airport. These estab-

lished rules and procedures are for the safety and security of all per-

sons. Failure to comply may result in loss of Airport Security ID Card

privileges, loss of employment, and penalties against the individual

and the company they represent.

This Study Guide is a summary of the requirements to obtain an

Airport Security ID Card as provided by Federal regulations. Other

training (such as an airﬁeld driver or DR-1 endorsement) may be re-

quired for additional privileges. All personnel applying for an Airport

Security ID Card must undergo a ﬁngerprint-based criminal history

records check (CHRC) and a Security Threat Assessment (STA) prior

to being issued and Airport Security ID Card.

Security Identiﬁcation Display Area (SIDA) Study Guide

Aircraft – for the purposes of this study guide, aircraft is deﬁned as a ﬁxed wing

aircraft (examples are 747, 777, A320, A380, jet or propeller aircraft) or helicopter.

Air Operations Area (AOA) – This area includes aircraft movement areas, aircraft

parking areas, aircraft loading ramps, and aircraft safety areas, and any adjacent

areas (such as general aviation areas).

Airport Police – Port Authority Police Department (PAPD) oﬃcers working at the

Airport.

Airport Security Manager – the Airport’s primary contact for security-related

activities, communications, training and compliance with TSA regulations.

I. DEFINITIONS

Most of these

terms are airport-

speciﬁc terms:

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Airport Security Program (ASP) – an airport operator’s security program

required and approved by the TSA. Airports must follow approved programs and

ensure those security measures outlined in the program are complied with by all

tenants and users of the Airport.

Airﬁeld – A part of the AOA, that support aircraft operations, such as runways

and taxiways.

Challenge – a demand to produce and display an Airport Security ID Card in

accordance with TSA regulations. Personnel with an Airport Security ID Card

are required to challenge anyone (see “challenge procedure”) not appropriately

displaying an Airport Security ID Card in the restricted areas of the airport.

Challenge Procedure – the process by which individual(s) with unescorted access

to the restricted areas of the airport are required to identify and communicate

with, approach, and/or point out to appropriate authorities, individual(s) or vehicles

present in restricted areas but not displaying airport approved identiﬁcation.

Escort – when an individual that has airport approval to escort individual(s) or

accompany or monitor the activities of individual(s) who do not have unescorted

access to the restricted area.

EWR – Newark Liberty International Airport

FAA – Federal Aviation Administration that regulates the Aviation Industry

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General Aviation (GA) – General aviation (GA) is the term for all civil aviation

operations other than scheduled air services and non-scheduled air transport

operations. General aviation ﬂights range from gliders and powered parachutes to

corporate business jet ﬂights.

JFK – John F. Kennedy International Airport

LGA – LaGuardia Airport

Piggybacking – When an unauthorized person enters a restricted area using the

access privileges of a person who is authorized to gain entry. This is an illegal and

unauthorized act.

Public Area – Areas normally accessible to the general public, including the public

portions of all terminal buildings, parking lots and roadways.

Secured Area – Goes beyond the SIDA area (see SIDA deﬁnition below) by

requiring access controls and is the highest level of security. A SIDA ID is still

required to be displayed in the secured area.

Security Identiﬁcation Display Area (SIDA) – A portion of the airport, in

which security measures speciﬁed in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations

are carried out. This area includes the secured area.

Security Responsibilities – As an Airport Security ID Card holder you must not

tamper or interfere with, compromise, modify or circumvent any security system

or security procedures at this airport. No one may divulge security information or

records that are labeled as sensitive security information unless approved by the

Transportation Security Administration.

ALERT

AWARE

SPEAKUP

BE ALERT

BE AWARE

SPEAKUP

Airport Community Watch Program is jointly sponsored by the Aviation Development Council and the Police Crime Prevention Unit of the

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. Airport Community Watch Program is administered and managed by the Aviation Development Council,

whose members include the scheduled airlines serving LaGuardia, John F. Kennedy and Newark Liberty International Airports.

Report airport crime, suspicious activity or breaches of airport security

at JFK and be eligible for cash awards from $50 - $1000

CALL THE PORT AUTHORITY POLICE (718) 244-4333

AIRPORT COMMUNITY WATCH PROGRAM

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Sterile Area – An area of the airport which provides access for boarding onto

and oﬀ of aircraft (also referred to as the Gate Area). Access to this area is highly

restricted, and only ticketed passengers and individuals with an Airport Security ID

Card may enter this area via the TSA Passenger Screening Checkpoint.

SWF – Stewart International Airport

TEB – Teterboro Airport

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) – a Federal agency providing

federal security oversight, passenger and baggage screening, employee screening

and guidance for the airport’s security program.

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No Smoking in the terminals or on the Main Ramps and Airﬁeld. The

proximity of aircraft, fuel trucks, equipment, and terminal heating fuel storage

make it extremely dangerous to smoke or leave cigarette butts smoldering.

Report Suspicious Persons or Activity. It is important to report unusual or

suspicious persons or activities immediately to the Port Authority Police Department

(PAPD) for investigation. It is for the safety and security of everyone at the Airport.

If you see something, say something. Be Alert. Be Aware. Speak Up.

Security is Everyone’s Business! – Everyone issued an Airport Security ID Card

is expected to assist with Airport Security measures. It is a card holder’s duty to

abide by the rules and regulations and to report security incidents to PAPD. Failure

to comply with federal airport security rules and regulations, and failure to report

security violations may result in civil penalties.

ID Cards are a Privilege! – There are rules, regulations and responsibilities that

come along with the issuance of an Airport Security ID Card. If not followed, the

card will be suspended or revoked. Each type of Airport Security ID Card represents

a speciﬁc level of security. The employer and the Airport Operator will determine

the type of card necessary for each individual.

Never Lend Out an ID Card – Not even to a co-worker. An Airport Security ID

Card is only to be used by the individual to whom it has been issued.

Airport Security ID Cards Must Be Worn on the Outermost Clothing, Above

the Waist and Below the Neck.

Airport Security ID Cards MUST be worn at all times while in a Sterile or

Secured Area. When putting on or removing a jacket, remember to move your

Airport Security ID Card to the outermost layer of your clothing. Airport Security ID

Cards must be visible. They may be worn in a clear display pocket, on a lanyard or

clipped to the individual’s clothing.

Report Lost or Stolen Airport Security ID Cards Immediately. It is the duty of

each card holder to keep track of their Airport Security ID Card. It is also the duty

of each card holder to report a lost or stolen Airport Security ID Card immediately

to Airport Operations or the Airport Security ID Oﬃce so that access can be

deactivated. If the Airport Security ID Card was stolen, it must also be reported

to PAPD. The card holder will be held responsible for any illegal access which has

been gained through the use of a lost or stolen card holder.

III. GENERAL

SECURITY AND

SAFETY RULES

IV. GENERAL ID

CARD RULES

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All Card Holders Must Swipe Their Airport Security ID Card Prior to Entering

a Secured Area. Do not allow anyone to enter the secured area under your swipe

or access. Each authorized person must swipe their own Airport Security ID Card

when they enter restricted areas. Piggybacking others is not allowed. A card holder

may not escort another card holder.

Ensure No Unauthorized Entry. When you enter or exit a restricted area, ensure

that no one gains unauthorized entry into these areas while a door or gate is open.

The card holder must make sure the door or gate closes behind them and that no

one has gained entry into the restricted area, unless under escort of an authorized

card holder.

Airport Security ID Cards Are the Property of the Port Authority. They may

be conﬁscated, de-activated or revoked at any time the Airport believes that use

by a person may endanger the security or safety of the Airport. Airport Security

ID Cards must be returned to the Issuing Oﬃcer once an individual is no longer

employed at the airport or no longer requires an Airport Security ID Card.

Challenge. A card holder is required to challenge person(s) in a restricted area to

ensure the individual is authorized to be present in that area. A challenge is a request

to see a valid Airport Security ID Card or other approved credential that allows that

person to be in a restricted area of the airport. If a person does not have a valid

Airport Security ID Card, or the ID Card is expired, notify PAPD immediately.

Report Security Concerns Immediately. As a part of the security team at this

airport, a card holder has the continuing duty to report security breaches, suspicious

activity, or suspicious individuals on the airport to the Airport Police (PAPD). To

report such activities, call PAPD (see important numbers on last page for the PAPD

number for each airport.).

Airport Security ID Card Suspension/Revocation. The Airport reserves the right

to refuse, suspend, or revoke an ID Card to any individual when it has been

determined to be in the best interest of the Airport and airport security. The TSA

may supersede the Airport’s decision to grant or deny an Airport Security ID Card

to a person.

Civil Penalties and Enforcement. Failure to comply with any federal airport security

rules and regulations may result in civil penalties or other enforcement actions.

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The Airport has several diﬀerent levels of secured areas: Sterile, AOA and Secured.

These areas are delineated by perimeter fencing, gates, terminal buildings with

access doors or painted boundaries on the ramps or within buildings. Access

doors entering into these areas are marked with warning signs.

In order to access any of these areas of the airport,

a person must have authorized access or be under

escort of an individual who has authorized access

and escort privileges. Approved identiﬁcation media

must always be displayed for unescorted access in

restricted areas.

There are a variety of Identiﬁcation “ID” cards in secured (Sterile, AOA, Secured)

areas of the Airport. Most of the ID Cards are issued by the Airport, but some may

be Airline crew ID cards or Federal Agent ID cards. It is important to recognize

these ID Cards or to call a supervisor or PAPD when in doubt.

Your Airport Security ID Card. Airport Security ID Cards are required to enter into

a restricted or secured area. The Airport has a variety of diﬀerent Airport Security

ID Cards that allow access to restricted areas of the Airport. ID Cards have speciﬁc

colors for speciﬁc areas of the Airport. The color coding is for easy identiﬁcation

from a distance. The color of the card will tell whether a person has “Secured”

(RED), “Sterile Area” (BLUE), or “Snow” (GREEN at JFK and LGA only) access. ID

Cards must be renewed annually prior to their expiration date.

Airline Crew ID Cards. The airport allows some airline crew members to wear

their airline ID in the Sterile area and around the vicinity of their aircraft and their

ﬂight operations center. The crew member must display their ID and be in an

approved airline uniform.

Federal ID Cards. A variety of Federal Agents are allowed in the restricted areas

for various reasons. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of

Homeland Security (DHS) which includes Transportation Security Administration

(TSA), Customs and Border Patrol (CBP), and Immigration and Naturalization (ICE)

are just a few of the Federal agencies with inspectors and employees that have to

display Federal ID cards and require access to restricted areas of the Airport.

V. AIRPORT

SECURED

AREAS

VI. AIRPORT

APPROVED

IDENTIFICATION

MEDIA

SECURITY

ESCORT

REQUIRED PAST

THIS POINT

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Airport Security ID Card holders must recognize the various Airport Security ID

types for each area of the Airport. All individuals that have been issued Airport

Security ID Cards are required to challenge anyone not showing a proper card in

a restricted area. A challenge is a demand to show the proper, unexpired Airport

Security ID Card or other approved credentials. Failure to display the proper ID card

in a restricted area will result in immediate removal from that area. Anytime you

are unfamiliar or unsure if an ID card is valid, report it to PAPD immediately.

“Escort” means that a person without an Airport Security ID Card may enter a

restricted or secured area ONLY if accompanied by a person with a valid Airport

Security ID Card with escort privileges. The person under escort must be within

sight and hearing of the authorized card holder who is responsible for providing

the escort. Non-badged persons must remain under escort the entire time they

are in a restricted area. Escort Privileges are noted on the Airport Security ID Card

as “EP” or “EV”.

AN INDIVIDUAL THAT DOES NOT HAVE AN “EP” or “EV” ON THEIR AIRPORT

SECURITY ID CARD MAY NOT PROVIDE ESCORT.

Individuals who have a valid Airport Security ID Card and may have lost or forgotten

it for that day, MAY NOT BE ESCORTED.

Individuals who have been denied an Airport Security ID Card MAY NOT BE

ESCORTED.

PENALTIES AND SUSPENSION OF AIRPORT SECURITY ID CARD PRIVILEGES

Failure to follow any of the rules, regulations or procedures may result in fees or

ﬁnes to an individual or a company in violation. Federal enforcement action or

prosecution may also accompany ﬁnes (up to $12,800 per infraction).

Other security violations may require that an individual’s Airport Security ID Card

be suspended or revoked.

The Airport may revoke an individual’s ID Card privileges at any time (regardless

of any previous oﬀenses) if the violation is severe, or if the Airport, or the TSA,

believes that the person may be a threat to the Airport’s safety and security.

VII. CHALLENGE

PROCEDURES

VIII. ESCORT

PRIVILEGE

IX. VIOLATION

OF RULES

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EWR

• EWR EMERGENCY (Police/Ambulance/Fire) . . . . 973-961-6666

• EWR POLICE (Non-Emergency). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973-961-6230

• EWR OPERATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973-961-6054

• PA POLICE TIPS LINE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-828-PAPD(7273)

Port Authority

Customer

Care

JFK

• JFK EMERGENCY (Police/Ambulance/Fire) . . . . . 718-244-4333

• JFK POLICE (Non-Emergency). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 718-244-4335

• JFK OPERATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 718-244-4111

• PA POLICE TIPS LINE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-828-PAPD(7273)

Port Authority

Customer

Care

SWF

• SWF EMERGENCY (Police/Ambulance/Fire) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911

• NYS POLICE (Non-Emergency) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-567-9257

• SWF OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-838-8237

• AIRPORT ID OFFICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-838-8238

Port Authority

Customer

Care

LGA

• LGA EMERGENCY (Police/Ambulance/Fire) . . . . . 718-533-3911

• LGA POLICE (Non-Emergency). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 718-533-3900

• LGA OPERATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 718-533-3700

• PA POLICE TIPS LINE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-828-PAPD(7273)

Port Authority

Customer

Care

TEB

• TEB EMERGENCY (Police/Ambulance/Fire) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911

• TEB POLICE (Non-Emergency). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973-961-6230

• TEB OPERATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201-393-4081

• TEB OPERATIONS CELL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201-481-5359

• PA POLICE TIPS LINE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-828-PAPD(7273)

Port Authority

Customer

Care

IMPORTANT CONTACTS