Originally Posted by sammy0623 (Post 9083734)

I only paid attention because I had just read some article about "SPOT caches men with guns at BWI" on the tsa website.

Originally Posted by Gargoyle (Post 9082853)

I hope you make an exception for those who make comments about your FT luggage tag, provided they tell you their FT handle. With those people you can carry on extensive conversations, preferably while imbibing.

:)

Originally Posted by sammy0623 (Post 9083734)

I saw a SPOTTER at LAX T1, he was plain clothed (ala FAM style, red fleece, khaki pants), standing at the top of the escalators, looking mostly down at the ID check. However, he was wearing an ID, which said something along the lines of TSA or Federal LEO..."SPOT program"

I kinda figured he was the SPOTTER, because of where he was standing, but for fun I stared up at him all the way up the escalator, and saw his ID badge.

I only paid attention because I had just read some article about "SPOT caches men with guns at BWI" on the tsa website.

Originally Posted by UAfan (Post 9083878)

I was even more curious why the TSA agent checking my ID asked me (a DC area resident) "How's the weather in Chicago?" :confused:

Originally Posted by DevilDog438 (Post 9083838)

I do make exceptions, based on gut reactions for where conversation may be going - I am just skeptical of anyone asking inane questions in airports these days, never know who may be watching/listening/etc. Several people have stopped me in both BWI and ATL after seeing my FT tags on my backpack and roller. Have a stack of spares that I carry for when someone identifies themselves with their FT handle and asks for one!

Originally Posted by DevilDog438 (Post 9083907)

I would have responded - "SPOT someone else and check the damn Weather Channel on your next workfare break"

Originally Posted by DevilDog438 (Post 9077147)

My automatic assumption is that people practicing SPOT include:.......
Any unknown individual who decides to strike up a conversation with me while I am on airport property

Originally Posted by UAfan (Post 9083878)

My thanks to the op for this post. ^

I was wondering what was up with the long, slow IAD elite line the other day. I was even more curious why the TSA agent checking my ID asked me (a DC area resident) "How's the weather in Chicago?" :confused:

I wanted to respond: "How the !@#$ should I know how the weather is there???" :mad:

I settled with "I'm from here."
As if my ID shouldn't have been enough of a clue.
Good to see our tax dollars at work. Sheeshhhhhh...

Originally Posted by DevilDog438 (Post 9083907)

I would have responded - "SPOT someone else and check the damn Weather Channel on your next workfare break"

Originally Posted by UAfan (Post 9083878)

I was wondering what was up with the long, slow IAD elite line the other day. I was even more curious why the TSA agent checking my ID asked me (a DC area resident) "How's the weather in Chicago?"...

Originally Posted by sammy0623 (Post 9083734)

I saw a SPOTTER at LAX T1, he was plain clothed (ala FAM style, red fleece, khaki pants), standing at the top of the escalators, looking mostly down at the ID check. However, he was wearing an ID, which said something along the lines of TSA or Federal LEO..."SPOT program"

I kinda figured he was the SPOTTER, because of where he was standing, but for fun I stared up at him all the way up the escalator, and saw his ID badge.

I only paid attention because I had just read some article about "SPOT caches men with guns at BWI" on the tsa website.

Originally Posted by Brattflyer (Post 9411181)

For what it's worth "the crow" was back spotting today at IAD. He hangs out at the premier line usually in the afternoon. You can recognize him by the walkie talkie hanging over his shoulder. Don't talk to him no matter what.

Originally Posted by Spiff (Post 9416502)

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