Topic: Shift Change

2 chapters across the catalog

Nein Nein Nein
Episode 999 14:58 - 24:13

999: Nein Nein Nein

Emergency Management Procedures, Two-Person Rule and Retraction Delays

Vern Miyagi explains that the false alert occurred during a "check or test of the ballistic missile preparation checklist" at 8:05 AM. The delay in retracting the alert was partly due to the lack of a pre-scripted cancellation template and the need for authorization from FEMA's IPAWS. In response to the incident, the agency has implemented a "two-person rule" to ensure no single operator can trigger an alert or drill alone.

Episode 478 7:19 - 9:46

478: Cranks and Firebrands

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, Customs Shift Change Delays

International travelers arriving at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport faced significant delays at customs due to a poorly timed shift change. Customs and Border Protection officers halted processing to log out and clean their stations while a massive queue of citizens and foreigners waited. The segment notes the aggressive marketing of the Global Entry program and retinal scanning as a solution to these wait times.