so how come the tfs tsa didn't post this under "this week in tsa history"? it's right up their alley of self promotion and ya gats ta love the term "composure table" but if they really wanted to make their case of true self promotion, they'd show the surveillance video. you know, like the "sippy cup mom"-oh wait, i forgot, it's ssi and it has to be "sanitized" before it's released tot he public".
http://www.tsa.dhs.gov/press/happeni...pod_theft.shtm
'Switched-On' TSOs Thwart Theft at Checkpoint
News & Happenings
April 11, 2008
Security officers at Anchorage (Alaska) International Airport reunited a passenger with his stolen iPod music player after helping successfully identify alleged thieves.
Transportation Security Officer Debbie Wilson and Master TSO Katharine McQuillin recalled two passengers who may have taken the item from the composure table, and the name of a child who was traveling with them. Transportation Security Manager Tim Wynn reviewed closed circuit TV of the checkpoint to confirm the suspected theft.
Authorities in Seattle, where the passengers were scheduled to arrive, were notified. After police advised the passengers of the video proof, they confessed to stealing the iPod. The case has been forwarded to the District Attorney's Office in Alaska.
Anchorage Federal Security Director Corky Caldwell praised the security officers for their "active engagement" and said close cooperation between Cameron Porter, the assistant federal security director-law enforcement, airport law enforcement and airline employees was key to catching the alleged thieves.