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Old May 31, 2008 | 9:48 am
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Cee
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
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Originally Posted by matb2005
Actually i Have the definite answer. I was in Training Class and asked this question, and they have to come out of the box. They consider the box a bag and it must be removed.
Originally Posted by Iworkhere
And most of us are more practical at the checkpoint, considering that the box doesn't hinder any visibility on the x-ray, that sounds completely asinine. Then again, it is the training department.
You can always tell who the newbies are...they adhere strictly to the rules until they have enough experience to allow their own judgement. I will say that Matb is correct, that is what they tell you to do in training. They also tell you that kippie bags must be out...nothing in the bin with a laptop...etc. Iworkhere is correct too. A box does not hinder an xray image of an item. If every screener followed the policies exactly, there would be less inconsistency, but it would be more of a pain.

Also, AngryDan is correct. The xray operator has the say on what gets checked, and arguing at the CP is totally unprofessional.

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