I was talking eariler about our test, We have different ones - those are part of our standards. Part of such test are image mastery test. It is very much a skill. You are expected to improve over time. Example, when you first apply for TSA you actually have to examine x-ray images before any interview. If you do not do well enough, no go. During the actual training class for new hires, there is another image test, which is more difficult. At the end of on the job training (hands on) there is another test, again harder. As a TSO you take more test. These are progressively difficult.

As far as Alvin, I haven't kept up with the case. Was he charged with a crime, has he been convicted? I know of one employee charged with a crime (and I mean more than a speeding ticket). He hasn't been fired because he plead not guilty. It's going to our courts. He has been placed on limited duty pending the outcome of the court trial. He has told me, if he's guilty, he's fired. If they fire him and he is found not guilty, he can pursue legal action against TSA. Isn't there a thread going on right now about how TSA violated someones right?

Again, I have no idea about crabtree. Don't know his situation. But yes, I have seen people fired from TSA for criminal activities once everything is said and done.

So what's the status on him? Is the DA pressing charges?

Edit: if someone is given the choice to resign and they chose not to, and they are not a problem maker, there are other options the govt has besides firing that person, though that is an option. I can't think of the term rift now, but there is another option TSA has used to remove an employee that is not considering a firing if that person doesn't resign.