Originally Posted by
ND Sol
Even if I am past the checkpoint and in the sterile area, unless I am presenting myself for boarding or you have at least a reasonable suspicion of a violation, you may not legally search me without my consent or a warrant. Read the CFR to see the language.
How many searches of persons have you done without their consent past the checkpoint and not part of the boarding process where you had no reasonable suspicion of wrongdoing?
Can you post a photo of that signage?
If you are in the sterile area of an airport, you and your property are subject to search. The TSA.gov page even states this
https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening.
"TSA officers may use risk-based security measures to identify, mitigate and resolve potential threats at the airport security checkpoint. These officers may ask you questions about your travel to include identity, travel itinerary and property. TSA may use a variety of screening processes, including random screening, regardless of whether an alarm is triggered.
In addition, TSA uses unpredictable security measures throughout the airport and no individual is guaranteed expedited screening."
This indicates that there is a random screening element throughout the airport - to include employees, even TSOs. I can speak that this happens consistently (at least at a couple of places anyway), because I have been screened 3 times in the last year at my own airport, and twice at another airport during the course of my duties. I can not post copies of the signage, because I am unable to find one online at one of our sites (and I pretty much try to stick to things I can find on our own pages to post). These searches are a part of the larger regulatory plan, and have been since I have been working here (12 years).