From David Volz
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava joined Miami International Airport and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials for a live airfield demonstration of MIA’s new perimeter intrusion detection system (PIDS), a cutting-edge security technology that identifies and responds to potential airport perimeter breaches in real time. MIA is the first test site chosen by the TSA for its $6 million Airport Security Test Bed program, which supports developing and implementing next-generation security solutions.
“The safety and security of our visitors and employees are always our top priorities, which is why I am so proud to see MIA be the first test site for TSA’s newest security technology,” said Mayor Cava. “Congratulations to the MIA team for leading the way in adopting solutions that improve passenger safety and set new standards for the aviation industry.”
The PIDS utilizes advanced fiber-optic sensors, video surveillance and analytics, laser walls, and ground-based radar to monitor MIA’s perimeter, enabling quicker and more effective responses to security breaches. The lessons gained from MIA’s test bed program could be replicated by TSA at airports nationwide. The TSA initiative funded the system’s installation at 50% of MIA’s perimeter, and the Miami-Dade Aviation Department will fund implementation around the remainder of the airport’s fence line over the next two years.
“TSA is always looking at new and innovative technologies to protect the traveling public,” said Jim Bamberger, TSA Multimodal & Public Area Capabilities Director. “The work done here will not only help to secure the Miami Airport perimeter, but the lessons learned will benefit all federalized airports nationwide.”
