July 18, 2006

Since the 9/11 attacks, the Federal Air Marshal Service expanded quickly from less than fifty civil aviation security specialists to a force of thousands of federal law enforcement officers. Common to any agency that experiences unprecedented growth; it is beneficial to continually review our policies and procedures to perform our vital mission of aviation security.

As the new Director, part of our effort includes fostering dialogue with the workforce via employee working groups comprised of support personnel, supervisors, and Federal Air Marshals.

These groups are assessing agency policies, practices, and procedures. To date their input has led to policy changes that positively affect employee work-life and aviation security. We are also engaged in a continuing series of listening sessions and small group meetings.

As we mature from post-September 11th emergency stand-up phase to a stable federal law enforcement agency, the Federal Air Marshal Service remains vigilant in our mission to protect United States aircraft, passengers and crews.

Sincerely,

Dana A. Brown
Director
Federal Air Marshal Service