Aviation security officers are protected from personal liability when they carry out their duties. This protection applies when they act in good faith and perform their duties according to the law. Specifically, this protection covers actions taken under sections 80B(3) to (7) and 80C(3) to (6) of the Civil Aviation Act. These sections outline the powers and responsibilities of aviation security officers. As long as the officers follow the rules and act with good intentions, they won't be held personally responsible for their actions while doing their job.
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80H: Power to require drivers to stop vehicles in security enhanced areas for screening or searching, or
"Airport security can ask drivers to stop for car checks in special areas"
81: Functions and duties of other aviation security service providers, or
"What other airport security workers can and can't do"
Nothing done by an aviation security officer under sections 80B(3) to (7) and 80C(3) to (6) may subject the aviation security officer to personal liability if done in—
