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Join Date: Sep 2006
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No, I didn't report it. The TSO flipped her badge over and wouldn't give me her name. When I asked for a complaint/compliment form, I was told I would have to speak to a supervisor after presenting ID. I did actually present ID - then I was told the supervisor was unavailable.
No, I wasn't allowed to take the item back outside. At the time, there were a lot of stories, true or not, about TSO's screening confiscated, er, surrendered items and taking what they wanted. I had the time and could have gone back and checked the wrench. It would have been a nuisance, but I could have checked my daypack and kept my 'necessaries' (wallet, etc) in a plastic bag to carry on. The TSO said I wasn't permitted to leave the area with the item (proceed ahead or return to ticketing).