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Old May 31, 2010 | 1:57 am
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Originally Posted by OrvilleWright
Actually, FFDOs don't do that "just like armed LEO's." They do it AS armed LEOs.
FFDOs aren't LEOs. The have limited authority to act. On a plane.

The TSA considers them LEOs for the the purpose of TSA's internal procedures in clearing them up the exit lane (i.e. LEOFA)-- is that what you are trying to say?

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