Any Noticeable Checkpoint Differences Post-SOP Leak?
Dec 9, 2009 | 3:34 pm
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Dec 9, 2009 | 3:35 pm
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Originally Posted by tsa.gov
This version of the document was not the everyday screening manual used by Transportation Security Officers at airport checkpoints. As TSA is constantly adapting to address evolving threats, there have been six newer versions of the procedures since the version posted was approved.
We know that the SOP is SSI. It's reasonable to conclude that the SOP has changed somewhat since this document was produced. So, that leaves us exactly where we were before ... TSOs following procedures which aren't available to the public, with therefore no public accountability for following those procedures correctly.
Dec 9, 2009 | 3:47 pm
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I wouldn't know how that feels, being self-employed. Perhaps this was over something else on Monday- a bit early for a chew out about the leak. Maybe they had just failed another test or something...
Dec 9, 2009 | 4:55 pm
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Ahh, but TSA already has an answer for this. Consider their official statement:
We know that the SOP is SSI. It's reasonable to conclude that the SOP has changed somewhat since this document was produced. So, that leaves us exactly where we were before ... TSOs following procedures which aren't available to the public, with therefore no public accountability for following those procedures correctly.
you seriously think having the rules published would have any impact?
Dec 9, 2009 | 8:15 pm
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Of course, I'm known around my workplace as the eternal optimist ...
Dec 10, 2009 | 10:14 am
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Dec 11, 2009 | 6:06 am
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In some cases, yes. It would certainly deflate some of the puffery that goes on occasionally (as oft reported here and elsewhere) when a TSO says "I know the rules, you're wrong", even if the TSO is in fact demonstrably wrong. Granted, that's about one step too late in the process. But, over time, it might have an impact.
Of course, I'm known around my workplace as the eternal optimist ...
Of course, I'm known around my workplace as the eternal optimist ...
I suspect the reaction would be doubleplusungood.
Dec 11, 2009 | 7:10 am
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Dec 11, 2009 | 8:27 am
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[screaming
] "LEO!!!! Over here, NOW!!!! I found The Guy who hacked that there government web site and stole our SOP!!!! [/screaming ]
Dec 11, 2009 | 8:41 pm
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Sadly, the first pax who tries it will be standing in front of a TSO who thinks he has found the bling award worthy Big Catch of the Year.
[screaming] "LEO!!!! Over here, NOW!!!! I found The Guy who hacked that there government web site and stole our SOP!!!! [/screaming ]
[screaming
] "LEO!!!! Over here, NOW!!!! I found The Guy who hacked that there government web site and stole our SOP!!!! [/screaming ]The LEO that helps with the stunt is going to be undercover at gay bath houses until retirement. Wearing a barrel with the bunghole over his butt.