Originally Posted by
jkhuggins
Ok. Here lies the problem, then.
Suppose, hypothetically, that a rogue TSO decides to go on a personal crusade against drugs, and decides to conduct primary searches for drugs, even though it's against TSA policy to do so. From what you've said, it's absolutely possible for that TSO to get away with that violation of policy, because he can always cleverly cloak his actions within the discretion given TSOs. If he sees a bag that he suspects contains drugs (for whatever reason), he can always find a legitimate excuse to call for a bag check, which would result in finding the drugs. Voila; TSA's nuanced policy on "don't look for drugs, but report them if you find them" can be effectively neutralized.
ANYTHING is possible. No exceptions as far as I am concerned. Faster than light travel, understanding God, and rogue TSO’s. But you postulate a single rogue TSO, one who operates outside of the constraints of SOP. Yes, its possible, but then again its also possible that his/her actions will be noted by a fellow TSO, or LTSO/STSO, and reported/dealt with. Operating outside of SOP and directives is seriously frowned upon, in just about every government enterprise.
We can "suppose" until the cows come home and not get anywhere. Why take that road unless you are intending to mislead?