Originally Posted by
FlyingUnderTheRadar
The TSA has no power of law enforcement and would only summon a LEO. So they are impotent. This is why when one is getting scoped and groped one should make sure all of their possessions are in their view.
While I agree that TSA screeners have no law enforcement authority they are responsible for what happens at their checkpoints. Too often TSA screeners intentionally separate travels from their property, position the traveler in such manner that sight contact can be maintained, or even removing items while the travelers is being detained in some manner. As usual TSA is the root cause of most screening issues.