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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 3:29 pm
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Originally Posted by Haveaniceday
If a TSO held up their badge and and claimed to be a Federal Law Enforcement Officer then it would be against the law. But just having the badge is not illegal.
Exactly - just like dressing up on Halloween - and the kid in a cop costume has the same amount of authority to enforce the law as a Screener does.
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