Originally Posted by
SATTSO
You will not like this answer, but the TSO's were following the procedures. I have pointed out before that our "procedures" no longer require the TSOs to ensure that the passenger is able to see their property. Of course, I pointed that out many months ago (perhaps close to a year?), and it was only a brief disucssion, so I understand why you are unaware of this change.
Even if that were true, it is a
security risk.
Every passenger must see there stuff at all times or it is very likely something will be missed and slip through.