Originally Posted by
chollie
Gotcha.
I know at some airports, LE takes direction from TSA, but it sounds like you were one of the lucky ones.
MCI is contracted....only Screening Managers and above are actual TSA there.
When I worked there, we were in charge.....TSA did their own thing. I've heard thru friends that work there, TSA has tried to take charge of some things but LE management won't let them.... which is a good thing...
Originally Posted by
chollie
Unprofessional TSOs might take their chances with a pax, but they're hardly going to want to go up against the word of a professional LE who doesn't take direction from them.
Me personally..... I think it was a good thing to have LEOs @ the checkpoints.... helps keep the shenanigans down on both sides. At least in my experience.