Originally Posted by
InkUnderNails
Not all of us get through quickly enough to meet the bag on the other side. For those of us that do not, the locked bag can not be searched until they ask to open it.
If I am delayed, any items in the open are possible temptations to other people that may have access, not necessarily just TSA screeners.
If you leave the wallet in an open bin and visible, you are taking a greater risk than if you do not.
+1
I have seen pax trying to take things off the belt that belonged to other people (specifically me). Don't know if it was purposeful or accidental.