Originally Posted by
evilroot
This is EXACTLY the kind of checks and balances that the TSA could use. I'd love to see a dedicated group of agents whose ONLY job is to test and evaluate screening war-games style, and who have the power to get people fired when they fail. It would keep TSA's people on their toes, and it would give the system some much-needed accountability!
That team would have to be from an agency separate from DHS. GAO did spot checks once but I don't think they do them enough. Let FAA inspectors do them, and let them decertify people (or entire airports) that fail. Give them an incentive to make life difficult for TSA (take away the FSD's bonus or something) -- that's the only way security will improve. Unfortunately, it would negatively impact passengers.