Originally Posted by
FliesWay2Much
It's interesting -- I've been in public service for most of my professional life dating back to 1976. I have never once been told that I'm obligated to report crimes or evidence of a crime with one exception: espionage.
It's not uncommon in other public-sector positions. A good friend of mine is a public school teacher. They're required by law to report suspected child abuse, with serious criminal consequences if they fail to do so. This mandatory reporting requirement applies 24/7; if they suspect abuse happening in their apartment complex, or at church, or in public, they have to report it there, too.
So ... does being a TSO rise to that level? Clearly, the SOP says it does.
Should it? Opinions will obviously vary.