Originally Posted by
ATCBob
?....Where did you read this? If someone resigns, they turn in their badge and every facility has armed guards on entry that check for badges. If someone is fired and doesn't turn in their badge, the door codes are changed and guards check names on badges more closely on entry. There's never a need to post "mug shots and vehicle information" because they'll be caught by the guards, and if not won't know the new door codes.
Bob:
I saw the pic of the post...it appeared legit. Had her pic, name blurred out.
Essence was: fired. Known to have firearms. Driving an unknown vehicle. If you see her, contact FAA or other authorities.
It made me wonder if she didn’t turn in her badge. I’d guess it was being posted at non-traffic-control facilities, ie, FAA Offices, (Flight Service Stations? Yeah, I know they are contract now).
My overall impression was the FAA was unsure of her mental state, her whereabouts were unknown, and they were worried about retaliation.
Possible hoax? Of course....but again, it looked legit to me.