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tanja Jun 16, 2011 10:39 am

Why do a pat down if the person is only wearing a bra and panties?

And what if the person would not have worn any bra and/or panties?

What would then the result be?

Arrest for indicent exposure?

And why would a male come into a room when a woman has been ordered to stirip to her undies?

I thought male's were not allowed to be a part of a female search.
To me he was since he didnt know if she was dressed or not.

Unless they have hidden cameras in there.

carsonheim Jun 16, 2011 10:46 am

this is disturbing on so many levels

AUS2008 Jun 16, 2011 10:48 am


Originally Posted by gnorwost2 (Post 16572113)
Bart owes OP an apology.

I'm sorry this happened to you, nco4242.

+1

t325 Jun 16, 2011 10:59 am


Originally Posted by nco4242 (Post 16572016)
I was placed in a room with one woman and another woman came in and asked me to remove my blouse - not bra and to lower my pants (jeans) to my knees, the one then went over me with the wand and then the other told me she was going to do a pat down which she did. They were professional about it, no complaint there stricky business like. When they were done they filled out some form they had on clip board, told me to redress then left and the guy came in, at which point I was already redressed.

I don't take any pills, and I just use simple soap and water when traveling because personally I hate some loaded down with smells. As I said I had little in my purse and as far as I know nothing has been in contact with anything unusual.

Sue the .......s. They had absolutely no right to do that to you.

studentff Jun 16, 2011 11:00 am


Originally Posted by nco4242 (Post 16572016)
I was placed in a room with one woman and another woman came in and asked me to remove my blouse - not bra and to lower my pants (jeans) to my knees, the one then went over me with the wand and then the other told me she was going to do a pat down which she did. They were professional about it, no complaint there stricky business like. When they were done they filled out some form they had on clip board, told me to redress then left and the guy came in, at which point I was already redressed.

I don't take any pills, and I just use simple soap and water when traveling because personally I hate some loaded down with smells. As I said I had little in my purse and as far as I know nothing has been in contact with anything unusual.

Please please please don't let this go. It doesn't matter if it was "strictly business," it was wrong, un-American, and very likely meets the threshold for criminal assault/battery.

You need to talk to a lawyer, someone in high authority at that airport, the media, the ACLU, and possibly the police. TSA repeatedly denies that they do this to people they force into the private room, but what happened to you is why I believe nobody should ever let themselves be forced into the private room, even if it means not flying. Once the passenger us in that room, TSA is unchecked in their control.

TheGolfWidow Jun 16, 2011 11:03 am

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Ord Liza Jun 16, 2011 11:08 am

Don't get me wrong: I am absolutely revolted by this and would not myself consent. However, I have to ask: What is the law about strip searches at airports if the TSA claims "reasonable suspicion" of some sort? Are they permitted? By the TSA, or must they call in an LEO? What are the rights of the passenger? Is there a threshhold of suspicion that must be met? What exactly are our rights?

TheGolfWidow Jun 16, 2011 11:14 am


Originally Posted by tanja (Post 16572241)
Why do a pat down if the person is only wearing a bra and panties?

Good question...what was being touched when the pants were down and the blouse was off?

This is another reason to turn on your cell phone's a/v during screening. Mine has no trouble capturing audio from within my tote bag.

iowakatie1981 Jun 16, 2011 11:15 am

HO. LY. COW.

I would have been screaming so loud they would have heard me at BOS.

Can even "real cops" just demand that you start stripping with no apparent justification?

I'm looking for a clear statement from a TSA screener person as to whether this is now SOP for all ETD alarms, and also whether it applies to medical opt-outs.

Yes or no, TSA peeps??

VelvetJones Jun 16, 2011 11:19 am


Originally Posted by gnorwost2 (Post 16572113)
Bart owes OP an apology.

Don't hold your breath.

nco4242 Jun 16, 2011 11:30 am

From reading all this I guess the term I used strip search was wrong or not depending on who is responding. To my mind it is when they ask to remove clothing but perhaps I am incorrect. I was not asked to remove my bra or underwear.
I have no complaint with the way the ladies did it as I said it was professional. The man did not come back into the room until I was fully redressed and I have no complaints as to his treatment of me with the exception that he did not answer my question.
I am just really wondering what they think they found on me that gave them this positive test.
I never though people would get so worked up over this issue I though this was just some fluke and I happened to be the person involved.

manneca Jun 16, 2011 11:36 am

Where are our friendly TSOs who were so sure this did not happen?

exbayern Jun 16, 2011 11:40 am


Originally Posted by nco4242 (Post 16572542)
From reading all this I guess the term I used strip search was wrong or not depending on who is responding. To my mind it is when they ask to remove clothing but perhaps I am incorrect. I was not asked to remove my bra or underwear.
I have no complaint with the way the ladies did it as I said it was professional. The man did not come back into the room until I was fully redressed and I have no complaints as to his treatment of me with the exception that he did not answer my question.
I am just really wondering what they think they found on me that gave them this positive test.
I never though people would get so worked up over this issue I though this was just some fluke and I happened to be the person involved.

I realise that you are absolutely entitled to your own opinion, but I find it incredible that a woman has no issue with dropping her pants and removing her shirt, because someone in a role of authority told her to do so.

The fact that you are so nonchalant about most of this is indicative of why we here have not managed to be very successful yet in changing the mindset of many travellers.

May I ask how often you fly?

saulblum Jun 16, 2011 11:42 am


Originally Posted by nco4242 (Post 16572542)
From reading all this I guess the term I used strip search was wrong or not depending on who is responding. To my mind it is when they ask to remove clothing but perhaps I am incorrect. I was not asked to remove my bra or underwear.

I don't think that most of us consider standing there stark naked as the definition of a strip search. Anything more than removing outerwear -- jacket, a sweatshirt -- fits the bill. Being forced to remove one's blouse and pants definitely counts as more than any of us thought that a TSO could demand.

Did you protest these demands when they were made? Were you told what would happen in the private room before you went along?

I concur with exbayern above: I'm not trying to pass judgement, but I think many of us would be astounded that you seemingly do not have an issue with the indignity you were forced to undergo.

tanja Jun 16, 2011 11:44 am


Originally Posted by nco4242 (Post 16572542)
From reading all this I guess the term I used strip search was wrong or not depending on who is responding. To my mind it is when they ask to remove clothing but perhaps I am incorrect. I was not asked to remove my bra or underwear.
I have no complaint with the way the ladies did it as I said it was professional. The man did not come back into the room until I was fully redressed and I have no complaints as to his treatment of me with the exception that he did not answer my question.
I am just really wondering what they think they found on me that gave them this positive test.
I never though people would get so worked up over this issue I though this was just some fluke and I happened to be the person involved.

Why would you even need a pat wown if you are down to your bra and panties?
That makes no sence at all.
That is wrong. I would be very insulted and feel like I am being sexual molested.Cause they would patdown my bra and undies.And that is perverted.

Then to me it is safer to be totally naked and not being touched at all.
And to that point I hope I never get.


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