Originally Posted by
Mr. Gel-pack
I've got one: Using an image of a passenger with a continuously variable threat-level-bargraph reading from 0 to 10 gives a near useless entree into whatever search they want to perform.
The SPO doesn't absolutely rule out anybody as a threat, so they have a mechanical device that can effectively serve as a drug-dog trained to alert on command. BDO+SPO gives TSA a wide-open dragnet in the pre-LEO pre-probable cause portion of the TSA rights-trampling process.
I noticed the sign used the
very specific wording to attempt to circumvent the possible Constitutional issues. By claiming the terminal is a "screening area" Francine thinks she can create a legitimate (within the law) place to use the SPO-7.
The definitions in
Title 49 § 1540.5 says
"Screening location means each site at which individuals or property are inspected for the presence of weapons, explosives, or incendiaries."
(Hark did I just hear a thousand TSA employees cheer?)
Too bad the TSA legal team fails to read ALL of the law that they create.
Title 49 § 1540.1
Applicability of this subchapter and this part.
This subchapter and this part apply to persons engaged in aviation-related activities.
Walking through the common area of an airport would not be considered an aviation-related activity no more than walking through a Walgreens would be considered a drug-related activity.