TSA Turned Off the Machines
Dec 18, 2010 | 4:10 pm
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Since NOOD, I haven't had the chance to opt out. In a half dozen trips through security, the WBIs have always been off. Otherwise business as usual including a new made up rule. Laptops must be in their own bin with no other items. No clothing on top nor can kippie bags share the same bin. Got the standard, "It's always been the rule." 
Dec 18, 2010 | 4:38 pm
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The 14 millimeter wave machines scattered around D/FW's Terminals C and D are essentially harmless to those who get scanned, Alexander said, adding that the machines emit less radiation than a cellphone.
Dec 18, 2010 | 4:55 pm
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Dec 18, 2010 | 5:03 pm
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fwiw, that's the rule as i've always understood it. enforcement has been lax the last few years, but in the early days of laptops being out, they were adamant that there be nothing else in the bin. so i'm with the TSO on this one -- "it's always been the rule." doesn't mean it's always been consistently enforced....
Dec 18, 2010 | 5:09 pm
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fwiw, that's the rule as i've always understood it. enforcement has been lax the last few years, but in the early days of laptops being out, they were adamant that there be nothing else in the bin. so i'm with the TSO on this one -- "it's always been the rule." doesn't mean it's always been consistently enforced....
Dec 18, 2010 | 5:10 pm
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Dec 18, 2010 | 5:14 pm
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as laptops have gotten smaller, they've gotten less strict -- stuff alongside the laptop meets the spirit of the policy, as long as there's nothing on top or underneath. but when they first started doing laptops, i was routinely told that nothing else could be in the bin.....
Dec 18, 2010 | 5:24 pm
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The Dallas/Ft Worth metromess is routinely shortened to D/FW by the local newspapers. The guy writing the article apparently doesn't fly... and doesn't know the airport code is DFW instead of D/FW.
Dec 18, 2010 | 5:37 pm
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fwiw, that's the rule as i've always understood it. enforcement has been lax the last few years, but in the early days of laptops being out, they were adamant that there be nothing else in the bin. so i'm with the TSO on this one -- "it's always been the rule." doesn't mean it's always been consistently enforced....
If it's the rule, enforce it. The TSA calls it "inconsistency to keep terrorists on their toes." I call it poor training that deflects attention away from real threats. Based on previous experience, I will probably get yelled at for using too many bins at some point and told to put everything in one bin.
Dec 18, 2010 | 5:41 pm
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If it's the rule, enforce it. The TSA calls it "inconsistency to keep terrorists on their toes." I call it poor training that deflects attention away from real threats. Based on previous experience, I will probably get yelled at for using too many bins at some point and told to put everything in one bin.
Dec 18, 2010 | 8:08 pm
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Sleep just fine thank you.
AITs are still be deployed (introduced you may say). Since the training process doesn't start until the machines are on site, you may see machines sitting. Also if there aren't the full amount of personnel to run the machine it may not be operated. TSOs are still going through OJT (On the Job Training) which mandates a certain amount of time at each position observed by an assessor. At larger airports with a large workforce it can take some time.
AITs are still be deployed (introduced you may say). Since the training process doesn't start until the machines are on site, you may see machines sitting. Also if there aren't the full amount of personnel to run the machine it may not be operated. TSOs are still going through OJT (On the Job Training) which mandates a certain amount of time at each position observed by an assessor. At larger airports with a large workforce it can take some time.
Dec 18, 2010 | 8:11 pm
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Sleep just fine thank you.
AITs are still be deployed (introduced you may say). Since the training process doesn't start until the machines are on site, you may see machines sitting. Also if there aren't the full amount of personnel to run the machine it may not be operated. TSOs are still going through OJT (On the Job Training) which mandates a certain amount of time at each position observed by an assessor. At larger airports with a large workforce it can take some time.
AITs are still be deployed (introduced you may say). Since the training process doesn't start until the machines are on site, you may see machines sitting. Also if there aren't the full amount of personnel to run the machine it may not be operated. TSOs are still going through OJT (On the Job Training) which mandates a certain amount of time at each position observed by an assessor. At larger airports with a large workforce it can take some time.
Dec 18, 2010 | 8:38 pm
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Maybe you should take your own advice and email the reporter and ask them to explain what they meant.