What action must the ASC take for any instance of non-compliance with the Airport Security Program (ASP)?

• A. Notify the airport operator within 24 hours.
• B. Immediately initiate corrective action.
• C. Document the non-compliance and await guidance.
• D. Escalate to law enforcement.

Answer: (B)

Prompt corrective action is required whenever there’s non-compliance with the Airport Security Program. The ASC is responsible for keeping security at an appropriate level, so when non-compliance is found, you don’t wait for guidance or approvals—you act now to fix the issue. Immediate remediation reduces the window of vulnerability and helps restore the security posture quickly. Documentation and notification are important parts of the process, but they don’t substitute for fixing the problem right away. Notifying the airport operator within a day can be part of the workflow, but it’s the rapid remediation that stops the risk. Escalating to law enforcement is reserved for urgent threats or criminal activity, not for routine non-compliance. The key idea is to address and remediate the deficiency immediately to maintain security.