Originally Posted by
bocastephen
When they get the aviation part down pat (fat chance), then we can have a look at where else their *cough* expertise might add value. Right now, their core mission is in shambles, and doing PR runs to the local trolly stop to arrest illegal immigrants isn't helping their PR, nor their focus. Unless you're a member of Club 20, this VIPR nonsense should be infuriating.
As far as the TSA non LEO personnel go, maybe your right. The FAMs are fully trained FLEO's. There has been much said about the lack of sufficient numbers of trained LEO's to conduct enforcement, investigation, and inspection of our transportation system (as well as our borders and a myriad of other areas).
As I related above; air cargo, shipping and our ports could all use a more robust LEO workforce as well as targeted enforcement.
On the plus side for most flyertalkers (given past rhetoric) if a FAM is out working the "streets", he or she is not taking your coveted upgrade!
