Originally Posted by
Often1
"Scene" is a bad term. It can mean anything from being rude to actually violating rules. We still don't have cold hard facts of who said what and when. I can say that if real LEO's actually responded at JFK and actually spoke with OP's wife, it's a lot more serious than "bad attitude."
The issue here isn't even necessarily what records TSA kept, but what records the LEO (which agency?) made and kept.
If TSA does propose a fine (note, use of the word "propose"), then OP's wife can contest the facts if they are wrong.
In the meantime, "scenes" don't get anybody anywhere.
You are correct, "scene" is a bad term. But it is what the OP provided to us. As to what only happened, at this site, without more information, we can only guess what was said. However, having seen and been involved in various similar instances, I can confidently state that I believe the passengers information was being sent to regulatory. Now regulatory does what they wish; they do not take instructions from STSOs/TSMs. They can chose not to fine someone. If the OP provides more information, we may be able to speculate a bit more.