ARLINGTON, Va. (Oct. 30, 2001) — A group of North America’s top transport regulators and law enforcement leaders has established a special task force on security in the wake of the terrorist attacks Sept. 11.

The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators task force will work with Congress and federal agencies in Canada and the United States to find ways to issue secure identification credentials for driver licensing and photo ID purposes, and develop short- and long-term priorities and actions to improve security, explained Alan Cockman, chair of the AAMVA Board of Directors.

A full report of the task force’s recommendations is due to the AAMVA Board of Directors in January 2002.

“The Sept. 11 attacks have brought to the forefront new needs in this area,” Cockman said. “AAMVA’s infrastructure, with a private computer network connecting all U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions, and our members’ knowledge and expertise, serves as a powerful resource in this effort.”

Cockman named Betty Serian, deputy secretary of the Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation, chair of the task force.

Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators executive Audrey Henderson is one of two Canadian representatives on the task force. A second Canadian has not been named.

Cockman, vice-president of the Saskatchewan Government Insurance Auto Fund, was elected AAMVA chairman last month.