TSO asleep at the controls...literally!
Apr 16, 2011 | 2:14 pm
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Flew out of RDU Terminal 2 this morning. Took the left-most lane, was able to self-direct opt out.
On the other side of the WTMD, the conveyor belt just kept going, and all the stuff on the belt coming out of the x-ray machine was crashing into everyone else's stuff. My shoe fell off the belt, and the bin with my computer almost got knocked off. I look back to see the TSO operating the x-ray was LITERALLY ASLEEP AT THE MACHINE, WITH HIS HAND ON THE BUTTON FOR THE BELT!
The noise from a stroller crashing to the ground jarred him awake, at which point he came over to see what all the commotion was about.
I looked around to see if there was a STSO to report the guy, but didn't see one so I just headed to my gate.
Flew out of RDU Terminal 2 this morning. Took the left-most lane, was able to self-direct opt out.
On the other side of the WTMD, the conveyor belt just kept going, and all the stuff on the belt coming out of the x-ray machine was crashing into everyone else's stuff. My shoe fell off the belt, and the bin with my computer almost got knocked off. I look back to see the TSO operating the x-ray was LITERALLY ASLEEP AT THE MACHINE, WITH HIS HAND ON THE BUTTON FOR THE BELT!
The noise from a stroller crashing to the ground jarred him awake, at which point he came over to see what all the commotion was about.
I looked around to see if there was a STSO to report the guy, but didn't see one so I just headed to my gate.
Apr 16, 2011 | 2:48 pm
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I looked around to see if there was a STSO to report the guy, but didn't see one so I just headed to my gate.
You would probably be detained and they would gather all your info.
To me, what would I care. I am not on their payroll.
Apr 16, 2011 | 2:49 pm
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You should ask for the tapes from your visit (claim something is missing, I don't know) on the small chance that you could get documentation of this! I would almost pay money to see a picture of a clerk snoozing. I already have evidence of one texting on the job at BOS.
Apr 16, 2011 | 4:23 pm
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Apr 16, 2011 | 5:17 pm
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And no planes have fallen out of the sky!!!!!!! WHAT!!!!!!
Cue Blogdad Bob for his next post - TSA Security Theatre is so effective, mere presence of a TSO, awake or asleep, deters the terrywrists.....
Cue Blogdad Bob for his next post - TSA Security Theatre is so effective, mere presence of a TSO, awake or asleep, deters the terrywrists.....
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Apr 16, 2011 | 9:01 pm
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Tell someone after your plane lands. That way it's too late for a dump but the security tapes will still show it.
Apr 16, 2011 | 9:42 pm
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Apr 16, 2011 | 10:20 pm
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Did they got security breach and they forced evacuations off the checkpoints?
Apr 17, 2011 | 5:23 am
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But will it happen? 
As described by the OP, what would happen if the OP yelled "wake up" or "he's asleep" and a supervisor was called over. Would the TSO who was sleeping on the job actually be terminated (on the spot or later on)? With all due respect
and regardless of policy but based on the TSA's overall reluctance to terminate but instead re-train, I say it won't happen.
As described by the OP, what would happen if the OP yelled "wake up" or "he's asleep" and a supervisor was called over. Would the TSO who was sleeping on the job actually be terminated (on the spot or later on)? With all due respect
and regardless of policy but based on the TSA's overall reluctance to terminate but instead re-train, I say it won't happen.
Apr 17, 2011 | 3:27 pm
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I kind of feel sorry for the old fella in the third picture. He's as old as dirt and probably working just to pay his Blue Cross. At his age, just to be able to get a job is something else. He may be half senile and thinking he's doing a great service for his country. 
Apr 18, 2011 | 1:11 am
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I kind of feel sorry for the old fella in the third picture. He's as old as dirt and probably working just to pay his Blue Cross. At his age, just to be able to get a job is something else. He may be half senile and thinking he's doing a great service for his country.