TSA to buy iPhones and iPads for its Officers
May 25, 2012, 11:46 am
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TSA to buy iPhones and iPads for its Officers
This is a horrible idea!
The Mac Observer is reporting:
As if they don't already steal enough iPads and iPhones from passengers! (See this link for details). There's also the concern that they'll use the cameras on these devices to take inappropriate photos of passengers. For those foolish enough to go through the Nude-O-Scopes; they don't need photos of their genitals ending up on Facebook!
The Mac Observer is reporting:
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration is planning to spend US$3 million on Apple equipment including Macs, iPhones, iPads, and AppleTV units. The purchase will be part of a secure mobile device pilot program the agency is launching.
The TSA will be purchasing about 1,000 Macs and about 1,000 iPhones and iPads over a three year period.
The TSA will be purchasing about 1,000 Macs and about 1,000 iPhones and iPads over a three year period.
May 25, 2012, 1:21 pm
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It's part of the give back program. They will leave them so the passengers can steal an equal number of them that their people have taken from the passengers. This is just the first order probably.
May 25, 2012, 8:06 pm
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You guys are ridiculous. The reason for the purchases is to let the screeners play Words With Friends while either A) not doing opt-out patdowns or B) for the screeners making sure no one comes in the exit side of security. Seriously, where do you people get your crazy ideas? 
May 26, 2012, 5:03 am
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And once again I ask - what the yotz do they need with Apple TV units? Those are strictly entertainment devices with no crossover into the business arena whatsoever.
May 26, 2012, 6:27 am
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Are some of these I, J, and K band employees also issued government-owned Lexus' or Jaguars? Are they allowed to live rent-free in government-owned luxury condos?
May 26, 2012, 9:27 am
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