Originally Posted by
Mr. Elliott
I posted on another thread asking about if the TSA has the authority to use physical force t restrain you and apparently the answer is no, so now another question.
If during the pat down, the TSO gets to aggressive and causes physical pain, do you have the right to forcibly remove the TSO’s hands from you.
If this was me, I would do just that, then immediately call for an LEO and the FSD to report the TSO, I would also ask the LEO and the FSD to review the tapes to see if the TSO was to aggressive.
Mr. Elliott
When I did (not during the breast exam, but another time when a TSO seemed to put more pressure on the area I specifically said was a painful area), the TSO began to threaten me. It was in fact at least one other TSO who called a supervisor to stop the actions of the first TSO. Had they not done that, I don't know the outcome, but I was certainly threatened that day that I would not fly or worse.
I simply had asked her verbally to stop for a moment as she was increasing the pain, and then had involuntary movements which were caused by her pressing on the area.
And at that point, I was in so much pain that I don't know if I would have been able to control my verbal or physical actions.