ADVISORY/Experts Available to Discuss House Approved Bill that Allows Pilots to Carry Guns.

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TOPIC: The House of Representatives voted 310 to 113 to allow pilots to carry guns in airplane cockpits, according to an article by The New York Times. The legislation states that pilots are to receive training by the new security agency and could carry firearms on domestic and international flights only in the cockpits, not in the passenger cabins. The Transportation Security Administration opposes arming pilots. EXPERTS: ExpertSource can offer several highly qualified experts to comment on this story:

Mr. Alvy Dodson is a 26-year law enforcement veteran. He joined the Department of Public Safety at DFW International Airport in 1978 as a Public Safety Officer and in 1995 was made Director. He is past chairman and currently a member of the ACI-NA Public Safety & Security Committee and a standing member of the ACI World Aviation Security Committee. Mr. Dodson received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Texas at Arlington. He is a graduate of several advanced programs - the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar; the International Aviation Management Training Institute; the FBI National Law Enforcement Academy; and the Southwest Legal Foundation School of Police Supervision at the University of Texas in Dallas. PR: Ken Capps, APR; ([e-mail], 972-574-8080).

Mr. David Treitel is the chairman and CEO of SH&E. SH&E is a leading consulting firm specializing in aviation. The firm provides strategic consulting throughout the world to airlines, airports, financial institutions, government, and aircraft manufacturers. His areas of expertise include, restructuring, economic forecasting, privatization, safety and security, and planning. PR: Stephanie Toomey ([e-mail], 617-225-2800).

Professor Melvin Burkart, of Parks College of Aviation and Engineering, can share his expertise regarding aviation safety, risk management and crew resource management. He also has 30 years of aviation safety experience in military and civilian industry. 314-977-8372

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