This week in TSA history starting 1/1/2013
Oct 28, 13, 8:14 pm
#91
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Originally Posted by goalie
Looks like our friends are back after the government shutdown
http://blog.tsa.gov/2013/10/tsa-week...-09-27-13.html
http://blog.tsa.gov/2013/10/tsa-week...-09-27-13.html
Nov 8, 13, 12:43 pm
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TSA Week In Review: November 1, 2013
Swing and a miss!
Nothing, Nada, Rien and Bupkes so please move along as there is nothing to see here this week
Nothing, Nada, Rien and Bupkes so please move along as there is nothing to see here this week
Nov 9, 13, 6:17 am
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Originally Posted by Boggie Dog
Same thing on the TSA blog. Nothing since 11/3.
Nov 9, 13, 8:51 am
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Originally Posted by petaluma1
Now there is. It's a statement issued by Pistole. At least he didn't call Mr. Hernandez a "hero" (although there are two comments that do so). Syrupy comments abound about how wonderful the TSA is, however.
And, perhaps most importantly in my eyes, the statement was issued a week after the events occurred. No "off-the-cuff" remarks that have to be retracted or walked back later (as has happened so often in the past).
Nov 9, 13, 10:19 pm
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Originally Posted by jkhuggins
I will note that the statement on the TSA blog shows remarkable restraint. It focuses primarily on Mr. Hernandez and on his two injured co-workers. It doesn't take advantage of the tragedy to call for TSA expansion, as many here have feared.
And, perhaps most importantly in my eyes, the statement was issued a week after the events occurred. No "off-the-cuff" remarks that have to be retracted or walked back later (as has happened so often in the past).
And, perhaps most importantly in my eyes, the statement was issued a week after the events occurred. No "off-the-cuff" remarks that have to be retracted or walked back later (as has happened so often in the past).
Nov 13, 13, 10:14 am
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TSA Week In Review: Friday, November 8, 2013
Nov 18, 13, 9:26 am
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TSA Two Weeks in Review: 11/01/13 – 11/14/13
So for the "double header", we have everything that should have been caught (except one 
)
http://blog.tsa.gov/2013/11/tsa-two-...13-111413.html
)- 75 Firearms Discovered in the Past Two Weeks
- Inert Ordnance and Grenades etcTwo inert C4 demolition explosives were discovered in the carry-on bag of a passenger at Honolulu (HNL).
An inert grenade was detected in the carry-on bag at Spokane (GEG).
12 Airsoft grenades and two Airsoft flash grenades were discovered in checked baggage at Minneapolis St. Paul (MSP). - 20 stun guns were discovered over the last two weeks in carry-on bags
- Artfully Concealed Prohibited ItemsA cane sword with a 16-inch blade was discovered at Detroit (DTW).
A dagger belt buckle was discovered at Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).
A credit card knife was discovered in Albuquerque (ABQ).
A belt buckle knife was discovered at Saipan (GSN).
A knife, a multi-tool, and a credit card multi-tool were detected concealed inside the pull handle of a carry-on bag at Detroit (DTW) - Terrorists-NONE
http://blog.tsa.gov/2013/11/tsa-two-...13-111413.html
Nov 18, 13, 11:37 am
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Originally Posted by chollie
Quote:
Originally Posted by jkhuggins
I will note that the statement on the TSA blog shows remarkable restraint. It focuses primarily on Mr. Hernandez and on his two injured co-workers. It doesn't take advantage of the tragedy to call for TSA expansion, as many here have feared.
And, perhaps most importantly in my eyes, the statement was issued a week after the events occurred. No "off-the-cuff" remarks that have to be retracted or walked back later (as has happened so often in the past).
Well, if the statement is from Pistole, perhaps that explains the lack of snark and exploitation that we can generally expect from Bob.
Originally Posted by jkhuggins
I will note that the statement on the TSA blog shows remarkable restraint. It focuses primarily on Mr. Hernandez and on his two injured co-workers. It doesn't take advantage of the tragedy to call for TSA expansion, as many here have feared.
And, perhaps most importantly in my eyes, the statement was issued a week after the events occurred. No "off-the-cuff" remarks that have to be retracted or walked back later (as has happened so often in the past).
Well, if the statement is from Pistole, perhaps that explains the lack of snark and exploitation that we can generally expect from Bob.
Nov 25, 13, 3:02 pm
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TSA Week In Review Ending 11/22/13
Anyone see any ter'wrists caught?
http://blog.tsa.gov/2013/11/tsa-week...iscovered.html
- 1 Pistol Discovered Strapped to Ankle of Passenger
- 28 Firearms Discovered This Week
- 8 stun guns were discovered this week in carry-on bags
http://blog.tsa.gov/2013/11/tsa-week...iscovered.html
Nov 25, 13, 3:23 pm
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Originally Posted by Caradoc
...which would have been VERY easily detected via WTMD, and quite possibly missed via BSX.
