I'm confused.

I thought that at least one of the TSOs on this board stated that it was TSA's policy not to run after people who have entered the sterile area. Isn't that why they had a terminal dump recently-- because a passenger walked away from a checkpoint not knowing that the inspection wasn't complete?

Or is it just that TSA won't chase after someone unless they believe the person hasn't respected their "autoritay"?

"Diss the tubby TSO and all bets are off!"