SFO International Terminal - asking you to confirm your last name
Mar 24, 2011, 11:39 am
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A bit off topic - at SFO last Friday (March 18) I saw a TSA K9 officer patrolling with his dog near the check-ins. Is this another example of SFO going its own way ?
Mar 24, 2011, 3:38 pm
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No -- rather it's an example of SFO going more and more toward delivering on whatever show the TSA fancies.
Mar 24, 2011, 4:08 pm
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I'd call that another act of the dog and pony show... but I wouldn't think it was fair to call the poor German Shepherd a pony.
Mar 24, 2011, 4:14 pm
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Flying out of SFO on Sunday. I'll see if the clerks at the UA elite line (domestic) ask me my name.. I'll report back.
Mar 24, 2011, 4:41 pm
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Sniffing dogs might be useful in protecting some protected individuals -- for a defined period of time -- in a fixed place from some kinds of bomb attacks; but as a measure to protect the general public at a public facility with a lot of free persons moving in and out of the area who have not been screened (for a far wider array of explosives) at a checkpoint, the animals might be no more effective than babies standing in the TSA shoes with their toys.
Mar 24, 2011, 5:55 pm
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4.3.19. EXERCISE OF FSD DISCRETION
Situations may arise which merit a temporary, short-term deviation from established security procedures. Where an articulable risk-based assessment supports a temporary deviation from such procedures, an FSD only (or the Acting FSD) has the authority to proceed as good judgment warrants.
A. An FSD (or Acting FSD) must be prepared to provide a well-reasoned justification for any deviation. For instance, where the presence at the checkpoint of an elected official or other trustworthy person of notoriety has the potential of creating a distraction that might lessen security, escort of the passenger and accompanying family members directly into the sterile area might be justified.
B. An FSD (or Acting FSD) should not exercise the discretion to deviate from established procedures where any doubt exists that aviation safety or national security might be compromised. Where such doubt exists, prior approval of the Area Director should be obtained.
Situations may arise which merit a temporary, short-term deviation from established security procedures. Where an articulable risk-based assessment supports a temporary deviation from such procedures, an FSD only (or the Acting FSD) has the authority to proceed as good judgment warrants.
A. An FSD (or Acting FSD) must be prepared to provide a well-reasoned justification for any deviation. For instance, where the presence at the checkpoint of an elected official or other trustworthy person of notoriety has the potential of creating a distraction that might lessen security, escort of the passenger and accompanying family members directly into the sterile area might be justified.
B. An FSD (or Acting FSD) should not exercise the discretion to deviate from established procedures where any doubt exists that aviation safety or national security might be compromised. Where such doubt exists, prior approval of the Area Director should be obtained.
Mar 24, 2011, 7:12 pm
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I could so do that:"Let me help you out. You just have to compare the letters on this piece of paper - here: S, M, I, T, H - with the ones on this piece of paper - here: S, M, I... You do know your letters, right? The squiggly one there, that's an 'S'..."
At this point, if I'm holding up the line (I guess so
) I'd turn to the person behind me and say in my sweetest voice, "Isn't it great that the government can provide jobs for people with no education?"
Mar 24, 2011, 7:59 pm
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Mar 24, 2011, 11:41 pm
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I could so do that:"Let me help you out. You just have to compare the letters on this piece of paper - here: S, M, I, T, H - with the ones on this piece of paper - here: S, M, I... You do know your letters, right? The squiggly one there, that's an 'S'..."
At this point, if I'm holding up the line (I guess so
) I'd turn to the person behind me and say in my sweetest voice, "Isn't it great that the government can provide jobs for people with no education?"
Mar 25, 2011, 12:05 am
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Data Point -
It just happened to me on T3 AA, mar-25 10pm.
TSA - What is your last name?
ME - It says right there (pointing to the DL + BP) "last name"
TSA - It's protocol. I have to ask you.
Simply unreal.
--J
It just happened to me on T3 AA, mar-25 10pm.
TSA - What is your last name?
ME - It says right there (pointing to the DL + BP) "last name"
TSA - It's protocol. I have to ask you.
Simply unreal.
--J
Mar 25, 2011, 12:05 am
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Are you filming yourself shooting Dr Pepper through your nose, or my attempt to educate a TDC? Obviously, either one would be entertaining. In the latter case, the role of RadioGirl should be played by Miranda Otto, who looks just like me.* The TDC can be played by Spongebob Squarepants.*And if you believe that, try this one: TSA cares deeply about your rights.
Mar 25, 2011, 12:53 am
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I'll set my iPhone to record as I go through the TDC at SFO.. Should be interesting to replay the over reaction..
Mar 25, 2011, 12:57 am
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