Originally Posted by Mr. Elliott

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