Originally Posted by sandlapper223

All employees with access to the sterile area are required to undergo a 10-year criminal history and background check. The same one we as pilots had to go through. Problem is, an employee who becomes criminal, or engages in criminal activity after they are hired. Often, many airport employees who otherwise would not commit a crime, are recruited or coerced into this by associates they meet or are introduced to. The people they hang out with in their personal lives is the problem.

Bottom line: Hire people for sensitive duties that are of sound mind and who are dependable and trustworthy. Not easy with these wages.

Unfortunately, it will take a horrible violent act before anyone notices or takes action to correct it.