COMMISSION 
AGENDA MEMORANDUM                        Item No.          8K 
ACTION ITEM                            Date of Meeting     November 16, 2021 
DATE:     November 12, 2021 
TO:        Stephen P. Metruck, Executive Director 
FROM:    Wendy Reiter, Director Aviation Security 
Jim Witzman, Sr Manager Security Operations 
SUBJECT:  Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute an Agreement in an Amount
Not-to-Exceed  $600,000  for  Public  Security  Services  at  the  Seattle-Tacoma
International Airport 
Amount of this request:                 $600,000 
Total estimated project cost:            $600,000 
ACTION REQUESTED 
Authorization for the Executive Director to execute a contract for public security services at
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in an amount not-to-exceed 600,000. 
SUMMARY 
SeaTac Airport has seen an increase in individuals in crisis at the airport since the onset of the
COVID-19 pandemic.  Primarily due to a recent increase in more serious offenses and
disruptions to safety and security, this is an urgent request for approval. 
Aviation security, in collaboration with operations and law enforcement, is seeking a contracted
service to restrict entry to the airport on limited hours and provide additional visual presence
primarily in baggage claim areas. We are currently seeking to contract with AGS our Maritime
security provider for these services for an amount not to exceed 600k.  The job title for
contracted workers would be Public Support Specialists and their primary role would be to
assist in ensuring a safe and secure public space for airport operations and employees. These
Public Support Specialists would assist existing Port groups in identifying those in need of
support, potential trespassers, and those in crisis. 
Whether an individual is suffering from drug addiction, a mental health crisis, seeking to
commit a crime of opportunity, or experiencing homelessness, the airport is seeing a dramatic
increase in persons in the airport creating a threat to the safety and security of the public and
airport employees. 


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Meeting Date: November 16, 2021 
This additional security staff would provide an opportunity to identify individuals at the airport
in need of support and/or conducting illegal activity.  Public Support Specialists would also
serve as a visual deterrent to bag thefts simply by their presence in baggage claim. Customers
and employees could also use this resource to report concerns and connect individuals with
appropriate resources. 
Pros of this course of action 
Immediate opportunity to mitigate unsafe activities 
Opportunity to engage with those that need support 
Cons 
Minor impacts to passenger flow 
New processes for traveling public could impact passenger experience 
Other Key Points: 
Public Support Specialists will notify the Airport Control Center if there is a need for a police
response to any observed situation, they will not make physical contact with anyone, but rather
act as a deterrent by their presence and a resource for those in need and the customers of the
Port.
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