I have been traveling for 15 years and have never removed or been ask to remove my wallet. It contains no metal. This past Monday when going thru CVG I was told to remove my wallet in order to go thru the full body scanner.
I was allowed to put in my suit case when I told the TSA agent it was not secure in a tray.
My concern is that many people saw me remove my wallet and where I put it. Anyone including a TSA agent could have taken my wallet while I was detained for 10 seconds or so in the scanner.
I have credit cards, ID and cash in there that I can't afford to lose. If it were taken I would not even have any ID to get home.
My question is: Is this normal procedure now? Are there any TSA rules that cover this? Is there a better option?

Thanks, Jim Kammerer