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Originally Posted by coachrowsey
2 TSA Spots on the jetway of my flight out of JFK Su. afternoon. I didn't see them harass anyone just a waste of tax dollars:td:
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Originally Posted by FliesWay2Much
(Post 12065776)
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...as if harassing someone ISN'T a waste of taxpayers' money??? :-) |
I have questions about the legal basis for this type of screening.
We first started out with screening at the checkpoint. All passengers are searched so that the requirements for an administrative search can be met. Then we had searches at the jetway. They are to be completely random (which in reality doesn't appear to be the case), so that would help meet the administrative search requirements. And, in fact, the TSA set it up to be completely random and not arbitrary to avoid additional legal problems. But now, we have multiple TSO's hanging around gates for what purpose? To search based on what a person looks like? That doesn't appear to pass the smell test. So what am I missing? |
Next time call the police and report suspicious individuals relaying covert signals to coordinate some kind of mischief.
If you see something, say something.... isn't that what we are taught. |
Originally Posted by Mats
(Post 12063829)
That is SUCH a power trip!
It's like something out of fifth grade: "we're going to come up with secret code signals to talk to each other! Then everyone will be scared of us and respect us!" |
Originally Posted by ND Sol
(Post 12066031)
I have questions about the legal basis for this type of screening.
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I've experienced this twice ex-ORD so far this year. Both times there were 2 TSA personnel just at the gate stopping random passengers and patting them down and searching their baggage.
(Same happens ex-DUB every time) |
Originally Posted by paulmcgrath
(Post 12072361)
I've experienced this twice ex-ORD so far this year. Both times there were 2 TSA personnel just at the gate stopping random passengers and patting them down and searching their baggage.
(Same happens ex-DUB every time) |
Originally Posted by Wally Bird
(Post 12067432)
Don't expect the TSA to answer them. They are not constrained by legal bases; unless you are prepared to sue them. You won't win even then, but what the hell...
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Originally Posted by N965VJ
(Post 12065477)
Found on teh interwebz! The source of the TSO hand signals:
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...7/a49699e2.jpg |
Originally Posted by ND Sol
(Post 12066031)
I have questions about the legal basis for this type of screening.
We first started out with screening at the checkpoint. All passengers are searched so that the requirements for an administrative search can be met. Then we had searches at the jetway. They are to be completely random (which in reality doesn't appear to be the case), so that would help meet the administrative search requirements. And, in fact, the TSA set it up to be completely random and not arbitrary to avoid additional legal problems. But now, we have multiple TSO's hanging around gates for what purpose? To search based on what a person looks like? That doesn't appear to pass the smell test. So what am I missing? |
Originally Posted by rayraf
(Post 12072881)
Ever get stopped at a DUI checkpoint? They rarely catch anyone either but they expend a lot of resources doing so. And they are legal, as long as they are pre-announced.
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Award!
This has to win "Best Blog response of he Decade! :p Many Tanks!
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Originally Posted by sethb
(Post 12073183)
They don't have to be pre-announced, they have to stop everybody.
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Originally Posted by Trollkiller
(Post 12066035)
Next time call the police and report suspicious individuals relaying covert signals to coordinate some kind of mischief.
If you see something, say something.... isn't that what we are taught. 911... 911 Operator: Whats your emergency? Caller: Yeah, I'm at gate XX here at the airport and I think some terrorist are hanging around the gate. 911 Operator: What kind of terrorist? Caller: Some really strange creepy guys, I'm really afraid something bad is about to happen. Please send help now!! 911 Operator: OK, I've got people on the way...... |
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