Schneier on Security: TSA asked pax in SAN to smuggle fake bombs past c/p
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I sure missed this bit from last week's, erm, bombshell ...
And there's unexplainable news:
At San Diego International Airport, tests are run by passengers whom local TSA managers ask to carry a fake bomb, said screener Cris Soulia, an official in a screeners union.
Someone please tell me this doesn't actually happen. "Hi Mr. Passenger. I'm a TSA manager. You know I'm not lying to you because of this official-looking laminated badge I have. We need you to help us test airport security. Here's a 'fake' bomb that we'd like you to carry through security in your luggage. Another TSA manager will, um, meet you at your destination. Give the fake bomb to him when you land. And, by the way, what's your mother's maiden name?"
How in the world is this a good idea? And how hard is it to dress real TSA managers up like vacationers?
I could have sworn we had a thread here recently where someone posted that their wife was asked to carry a bag through a c/p. I'll see if I can't find it ...
ETA: Found it ...
Dulles TSA Bag Test
Last edited by essxjay; Oct 23, 2007 at 2:12 am