Miami International Airport showcases new perimeter intrusion detection system

Airport is first test site for cutting-edge TSA technology

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.

“Our visitors’ and employees’ safety and security have always been our top priorities, which is why I am so proud to see MIA as the first test site for TSA’s newest security technology. Congratulations to the MIA team for leading the way in adopting solutions that improve passenger safety and set new standards for the aviation industry.”  Miami-Dade County Mayor, Daniella Levine Cava

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. TSA could replicate the lessons gained from MIA’s test bed program 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 always looks at new and innovative technologies to protect the traveling public. The work done here will not only help to secure the Miami Airport perimeter, but the lessons learned will benefit all federalized airports nationwide.”  TSA Multimodal & Public Area Capabilities Director, Jim Bamberger