Originally Posted by
sau54
Ever since they made us take out our laptops for inspection, I pretty much stopped traveling with my laptop as I don't want to be slowed down at security. I find that my smartphones can do pretty much everything that I need to do. When I need to type something long, I have a Bluetooth keyboard for that purpose. The reason why I brought my laptop with me was because I intend to use it to do the tele-COVID test. This was before the mandatory COVID test was eliminated. I didn't want to take it out for security so I threw it inside my suitcase. I guess that may have been the reason for my bag being checked?
Has there been reforms after all of those stories of TSA agents stealing? Are there cameras recording their inspections?
Maybe I'll avoid the hassle of replacing my credit cards then. I think I feel better after reading your post.
Similar to as within the PSCs, yes, the baggage inspection locations behind the scenes have video taken many cameras from many angles which is kept for up to 30 days. It is how theft is discouraged - if someone makes a complaint they can paraphrase Warner Wolfe and "go to the video tape." Using the barcodes on the bag and timestamps as it travels through the system, individual bags can be identified quickly as to which belt, station, time and which inspector checked the bag. They can then "follow" the inspector after the event to see if s/he took any items to a locker or other area. It's not much different than a bank or casino video operation. More than a few TSA "officers" have been caught this way.