I just wonder how much authority a TSO has once you clear the checkpoint, the checkpoint area is their domain, no doubt about it, but once you leave the checkpoint area and they pull their code bravo game, if you disregard their demand to freeze, how far will it go.

They claim they are Federal Officers, but also have stated they do not have any law enforcement powers. We all know that they absolutely do not any authority to physically touch anyone without permission, if they do, then that would be an assault charge against them

I am sure some 3 striper or a suit will claim you disregarded the order of a Federal Transportation Security Officer, but without law enforcement powers, how legal is their claim.

Meter Maids in my town are known as Parking Enforcement Officers, they have the right to write parking summons, but that is all the power they have.

All terminal security is the domain of the local law enforcement agency that has jurisdiction at that airport, so if it comes down to a screener calling in an LEO because you disregarded their order to freeze, then how effective is it in the eyes of the LEO, I think that it would be up to the individual LEO as to which direction this would go.

This could be an interesting lawsuit if someone was arrested for disregarding a screener demands to freeze, especially since they are doing training using innocent passengers, some who could be scared out of their lives thinking someone has a bomb or a gun at the checkpoint.

Typical TSA stupidity.

Mr. Elliott