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International Airport & Seaport Police awarded consultative status with the International Maritime Organization (IMO)
London, IMO Headquarters, The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has granted consultative status to the International Association of Airport and Seaport Police based on their global work shipping, law enforcement and public safety departments.
“IAASP’s unique perspective on law enforcement and public safety in the maritime filed are clearly valued by the IMO and IAASP looks to make significant contributions to the IMO” working with their 166 country members.
“Today’s decision sends a strong message about the willingness of the shipping world to find solutions on several security aspects including unified international security, identity and information management through out the maritime world.
Representing IAASP at the international IMO meeting was President Ron Boyd, Chief of Police of the Port of Los Angeles and IAASP Secretary Michael Toddington. They met with several delegations and discuss issues of interest.
The IMO is the UN agency responsible for improving maritime safety.
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Review 2009 Calendar of Events and Meetings
Fred V. Morrone Memorial 9/11 Award Presentation at the First Annual Homeland Security Dinner October 27th at the Roosevelt Hotel.
Frances Townsend, 3rd Recipient of Fred V. Morrone 9|11 Memorial Award (Press Release)
Ron Boyd, Chief of Police for the Port of Los Angeles and International IAASP President stated, “ We are pleased to have this years program in New York City. We are excited by the move and look forward to honoring our third recipient in the name of Fred Morrone in New York City. The world is a different place because of the events of nine-eleven. We have an obligation to never forget our fellow officers, who gave their lives to save others.”
Port of Houston Chief of Police (ret) Chairman of the Fred V. Morrone Award Committee along with Superintendent of Police Michael Fedorko, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey present Ms. Townsend the 2009 Fred V. Morrone Memorial 9-11 Award as Director Jay Grant (far right) looks on.
InterPortPolice.org - The Americas Region
The International Airport and Seaport Police consists of law enforcement, public safety and security officials from around the globe. The Americas Region is made of the countries of Canada, the Caribbean, Mexico and the United States. Together with the European Association of Airport and Seaport Police we have forged a global partnership to further law enforcement and security within our respective jurisdictions and territories.
USPortPolice.org - The United States
The U.S. Airport and Seaport Police, USASP, is a chartered public safety organization established to address intergovernmental affairs, public affairs and regulatory issues with the U.S. Congress and the Administration, including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice.
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William (Bill) DeCota the PANYNJ Director of Aviation passed away last night (09/12). We join our friends in New York and New Jersey in mourning the loss of a fine man who led his agency through one of the toughest times in the history of our country and his agency that was most directly involved.
Bill DeCota, as Director of Aviation for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, oversaw the management of Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International and LaGuardia airports, which along with Teterboro Airport and the Downtown Manhattan Heliport comprise the world's most extensive aviation system. In this capacity, he managed the largest airport improvement program in United States history. Mr. DeCota was an active advocate for airport issues on Capitol Hill and in the business community. He was a recognized expert on managing airport congestion through prudent airport expansion, cutting-edge technologies and demand management. Through board leadership positions on major aviation trade associations, including participation in the Policy Review Committee of the Board of the American Association of Airport Executives and Airports Council International, Mr. DeCota developed a reputation for national leadership. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Mississippi and an MBA from the University of Georgia
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