Perception Towards Airport Security As It Relates To Terrorism: An Analysis Of Criminology/criminal Justice Majors And Non-majors

The purpose of this study is to examine the knowledge and perception of airline security and safety between Criminology and Criminal Justice Majors and Non-Criminology and Criminal Justice Majors post September 11, 2001. The data for this study was obtained from a sample of Criminal Justice majors and Non-Criminal Justice majors enrolled at The University of Texas at Arlington. Questions were asked pertaining to the students' knowledge of TSA (The Transportation Security Administration) and the Air Marshals Program to determine if students were aware what security measures were in place since September 11, 2001. Furthermore, the surveys included questions regarding individuals' views on traveling by airplane since September 11, 2001. The findings suggest that the students that were not Criminology and Criminal Justice majors were more knowledgeable of TSA and its purpose. However, there was no significant relationship between that knowledge and the respondents' perception of airline safety.