Originally Posted by SDF_Traveler
Actually I would support (and expect) the screener to resolve the alarm. If the screener does not resolve an alarm from a WTMD, he/she is not doing his/her job.
I may not care for the TSA as an organization, I certainly don't care for the shoe carnival, especially when I am wearing "security friendly" shoes with thin soles and no metal, and I believe the SSSS is a bunch of hogwash --- but in the end, the WTMD is primary screening and any alarm must be resolved.
On the other hand, if one doesn't alarm, leave the passenger alone to proceed.
Best,
SDF_Traveler (in MEL)
I 100% agree with your thoughts here. This screener did not do his job. plain and simple. There was no attempt to determine the cause of the alarm. But then again there may be no way to do this in this situation.
However, here is the one security hole that I honestly think TSA really needs to look at. (this is based on their continued beleif in the absolute threat presented by every passenger). This guy "claimed" to have screws in his legs, hip. And to prove it he produced a "card" from a "doctor" stating this. OK from a TSA perspective 1) How do we know that he has screws in his leg, absolutely, and not contraband, such as a weapon, or explosive. 2) How do we know that the card presented is from a doctor, and one who can be trusted?
I my wild imagination, which I would presume is as wild as TSA's. Querry What would stop the determined terrorist from having a hip replacement, but filling the hollow part of the replacement with an explosive element and leaving the fuse or other ignition device open such that it looks like a drainage device. Then when the WTMD alarms, presenting such a card. How can TSA determine if this "person" is a threat or not?
just some thoughts to muddy the waters some more.