Originally Posted by
gsoltso
The reason we as TSO's have to double check on the cash issue is because the SOP states we have to. I am not defending that reasoning, or offering that as an explanation, it is simply what we have to do. The situation in St Louis was a bad situation all around, the TSO involved is being investigated and will be reprimanded. (I can give no further information on what will happen to him because I am not there and not involved!) I hope you guys understand that the issue is with policy, not necessarily the TSO on scene.
I guess then that your SOP dealing with cash, needs either updating or correcting to bring it in line with the US Constitution. How about trying to get the SOP fixed? At least that way you're not going to be vilified for using the Nuremberg defense.