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Recognizing Laser Threats

In the spirit of lessons learned from the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin presents three feature articles on laser threats derived from both negligent use and the intentional criminal employment of laser devices and weapons that can disrupt human vision and potentially cause short- and long-term damage to the human eye. The danger this threat represents increases substantially when civil and private aircraft, commercial cargo carriers, and airborne law enforcement entities become the targets of these laser illuminations. Loss of pilot vision and air-ground reference can result in serious and catastrophic outcomes that can lead to both crew and passenger ...

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