Originally Posted by
tsadude1
The TSOs have already been given the basic awareness training. You cant perform BDO functions and run an xray or TDC. That would lead to real trouble. TSOs have enough trouble staying focused on their assigned positions.
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Why can't a BDO check travel documents?
They get to see, speak and observe each and every person who moves through that station. What better way to get a quick read on how a person is acting.
I think it would be more of a problem with BDO's feeling a job is beneath them.
I'll give you the point of xray, that person is more focused on the view screen.
WTMD, Strip Search Machine would be perfect places to observe behavior.
Surely you TSA types are capable of multi-tasking like people who work in the private sector do.