Originally Posted by
gsoltso
In the sterile areas, all persons are subject to search of their person(s) or items at any time. The signage is clearly posted at the entrances to all checkpoints and sterile areas (even if accessed by a non-public entrance).
It seems like the first post was referring to leased private space.
There are also several reasons that they may have been searching for someone - could have been a breach (or drill - as the one indicated), they could be searching for a parent of a lost child.
Wouldn't lost parents/children be a responsibility for certified Law Enforcement?