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Falkland Islands Public Safety
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The Falkland Islands Government is committed to ensuring
the safety and security of all residents and visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Approved Drivers Scheme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An Approved Driver is an individual who is employed as a driver either on a seasonal, part-time, full-time basis. The Approved Driver may escort Non-ZUB pass holders who have a valid ticket for air travel and an in-date passport into MPC and directly to the terminal enclave. All Approved Drivers are required to also hold a Contractor ZUB pass. The purpose of the Approved Driver Scheme is to address British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI) concerns in respect of control of access to MPC by civilian air passengers. Approved Driver application forms are available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Aviation and Airport Security<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Aviation security for civilian flights in the Falkland Islands is overseen by Air Safety Support International and operates to international standards to safeguard civil aviation against unlawful interference. A combination of procedures are applied to help protect passengers, staff, aircraft, and airport property from accidental harm or threats such as crime, terrorism, sabotage, hoax or other malicious acts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Falkland Security Services Ltd are contracted by the Falkland Islands Government as the aviation security providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Emergency Planning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Resilience and Emergency Planning sits in the Directorate of Emergency Services and Island Security in the Falkland Islands Government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The subject matter expert is the Emergency Planning Manager and they have responsibility for<\/p>\n\n\n\n