Originally Posted by
swag
Wait. What?
It's not your job to catch terrorists???
The TSA's
mission:
The Transportation Security Administration protects the Nation’s transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce.
Nope, not our job. Talk to the FBI or the CIA, maybe even British Intelligence (although I’m not so sure about the Brits), they have arrest powers, TSA does not. Nor do we need those powers, we can call upon more than enough law enforcement types when we need them. Gee, I thought it was pretty clear, maybe you missed something. Or maybe you read something into that statement you quote that just is not there. Happens a lot around here, so don’t worry I’m quite use to it.
Originally Posted by
swag
Of course that includes catching terrorists, if they are attempting an act of terror on a transportation system. I'll agree that detecting plots while still in the planning stages is the FBI's purview, but once they get to the airport, it's yours.
Nope. Law enforcement again. Which TSA aint. We don’t even carry handcuffs.
Originally Posted by
swag
MaximumSisu was obviously talking about the TSA as an organization, but even if you take your own narrow view as a TSO working a checkpoint, you must realize that your job goes deeper than just preventing prohibited objects. The ID checks already discussed are one example. BDO's are another.
Sorry, but your wrong. TSA’s entire focus is on preventing terrorists from introducing prohibited items into our nation’s commercial aviation and transportation systems. We don’t “catch” anyone. It’s not our job.