My FO got his bag physically searched by a TSA goon at EWR before a 6AM flight. When the goon wouldn't put my FO's things back in his bag, they got in a little argument that ended with my FO requesting a supervisor. When the 2 striper came over, the goon said "Personally, I think he's been drinking." I called my flt. manager, who said call the police.
The police came over, but would not test my FO because they only test people suspected of being intoxicated. They had no reason to test my FO as they saw no signs he had been drinking. Then the Federal Security Director for EWR showed up with very thick TSA policy books. The TSA policy at the time (no clue what it is now) said an accused pilot must either be 1)arrested or 2) cleared of wrongdoing. They police would not arrest or clear my FO, as they could not clear him of anything they hadn't accused him of and they saw no reason to arrest him. Anyway, this all took several hours and got much more involved than I have covered here, but we finally flew our trip. My FO never did get tested, as no one would test him. I suppose he could have gone to a hospital, but it was pretty obvious he was fine.
When we loaded up, I recognized several of our passengers as having heard the accusation. I consulted with the gate agent (a good one) and decided to make a PA. I made the PA standing in the cabin, so they could see me, and explained the situation. I told them that myself, the police, the Federal Security Director, our chief pilot, and the gate agent all agreed my FO was fine and that we would be departing. Everyone seemed OK so off we went.
Those of you that say you would get tested - that might be easier said than done!