TSA Screener Charged with Molestation
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This TSA PERVERTwill very likely not serve one day in jail. No priors, no felony charge. Seems there should have been a sexual assault charge along with the other charges. It's even possible for this guy to end up with an expunged record if he is convicted at all.
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Have no fear, an anonymous Spokeshole was right there (Lisa, is that you???):
"TSA has terminated this individual. TSA holds its employees to the highest standards. As such, we expect our employees to conduct themselves with integrity, professionalism, and with respect for the public we serve. When our employees fail to meet these fundamental ethical standards, we will hold our personnel appropriately accountable. The vast majority of the TSA workforce serves with honor and integrity, and treats every passenger with dignity and respect. TSA is working in close partnership with the Port Authority Police Department in support of this investigation."
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And yes, it's almost certain to plead out. Probably get bumped down to a class B misdemeanor, which is max 3 months in local jail. (AFAICT the sentencing rules say that multiple charges for the same act are to be served concurrently, so it's not 1yr + 3mo + 1yr + 15d; it's max 1yr total. However, IANAL & I'm definitely not a NYS criminal lawyer, so read it for yourself.)
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BTW if you want to contact the prosecuting ADA, here's their press release w/ press contact info. (PDF)
The ADA's name on the docket is Patel. However, the press release says: "Assistant District Attorneys James M. Liander, Chief of the District Attorney’s Integrity Bureau, is prosecuting the case under the overall supervision of Executive Assistant District Attorney for Investigations Peter A. Crusco and Deputy Executive Assistant District Attorney for Investigation Linda M. Cantoni."
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The ADA's name on the docket is Patel. However, the press release says: "Assistant District Attorneys James M. Liander, Chief of the District Attorney’s Integrity Bureau, is prosecuting the case under the overall supervision of Executive Assistant District Attorney for Investigations Peter A. Crusco and Deputy Executive Assistant District Attorney for Investigation Linda M. Cantoni."
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TSA engages in pat downs of a nature that in almost any other circumstance would be considered an assault except while being jailed or in jail.
Any TSA employee abusing the system should pay heavily. I suggest a minimum of an additional 10 years in prison on top of any other findings.
Of course the real question that needs answered, does TSA really need to be fondling peoples genitals under any circumstance? If they suspect someone is hiding contraband then it should be a matter for police.
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If a pax touches a screener, s/he will likely be charged with felony assault because the screener enjoys special protections as a 'federal officer'.
Equally, a TSO guilty of misconduct in uniform should be punished much more harshly than an ordinary civilian committing the same offense.
In this particular case, there is no way it would have gone down this way if he hadn't been abusing the authority of his uniform. Had he been an ordinary pax, the charges would be much harsher. That is completely backwards.
Equally, a TSO guilty of misconduct in uniform should be punished much more harshly than an ordinary civilian committing the same offense.
In this particular case, there is no way it would have gone down this way if he hadn't been abusing the authority of his uniform. Had he been an ordinary pax, the charges would be much harsher. That is completely backwards.
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They actually dispute that when you try to sue them. There's a circuit split over whether TSA screeners are "investigative officers" for the purposes of the FTCA.
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He also pushed through a civil service job classification series change. These days, they are Occupational Series 1802, Compliance Inspection and Support. Here's the official definition (Page 106 of the linked document):
This series includes positions that perform or supervise inspectional or technical support work in assuring compliance with or enforcement of Federal law, regulations, or other mandatory guidelines and that are not classifiable to another, more specific, occupational series. The work requires a knowledge of prescribed procedures, established techniques, directly applicable guidelines, and pertinent characteristics of regulated items or activities.
My favorite is: Mine Safety and Health Inspection Series (1822). I think a very good use of TSA clerks is to be canaries in coal mines.
I'm not sure I can think of one TSA employee (clerk or otherwise) who has been hired by another government agency. We have 1800-series positions, so I can say with certainty that we have no former TSA clerks.
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We'd see less screener misconduct if we started holding the LTSOs, STSOs and suits responsible.
Everyone in this guy's chain of command should have his misconduct documented in their file. Such demerits should play a role in deciding on whether or not someone has earned a pay increase or bonus.
Don't like being held accountable for the actions of those under your watch? Then leave your cellphone in your locker, stop delaying pax while you finish your personal conversations, and start doing what you are paid to do.
And don't forget: 'see something, say something'. The bonus/pay increase you save may be your own.
Everyone in this guy's chain of command should have his misconduct documented in their file. Such demerits should play a role in deciding on whether or not someone has earned a pay increase or bonus.
Don't like being held accountable for the actions of those under your watch? Then leave your cellphone in your locker, stop delaying pax while you finish your personal conversations, and start doing what you are paid to do.
And don't forget: 'see something, say something'. The bonus/pay increase you save may be your own.
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For example, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Coal Mine Safety and Health Roof Control Specialist Gary L. Jensen was killed while attempting to rescue trapped miners at the Crandall Canyon Mine (wikipedia).