On Sunday, people panicked after authorities drew weapons during a traffic stop. Then crowds charged through terminals and onto the tarmac during another scare the previous week.
[Ads /]
That scare was triggered by false reports of gunfire, which resulted in police detaining a man in a Zorro costume.
These scares have caused airport personnel to re-examine how they handle emergency situations.
During the 2013 shooting at LAX, which left a TSA officer dead and three others wounded, officials said the airport works provided vital assistance.
Many guided passengers to safety, helped evacuate the disabled and provided comfort.
[Ads /]
The chief executive of Los Angeles World Airports issued the following statement:
"Training these workers provides them with skills to keep themselves safe during an airport emergency to directly assist passengers and to contribute to the overall emergency response and recovery."
A pilot program is scheduled to begin in the next few weeks with workers who provide services in Terminal 4.