Originally Posted by
AmericanEagleFO
I saw the new blue uniforms in DFW today. They look good, I just don't know if they were worth the cost it takes to replace all of them. Not worth it. I definitely thought the badge and "Officer" tag were over the top. It reminds me of a "Rent-A-Cop". Without the gun they are just some guy in a blue shirt. Nobody it threatend by the Rent-a-cop so why would they be scared of the TSA now? They do the same thing, try to catch you and call the real cops. As much as I am generally against the change, you have to admit they look sharp.
I agree, and as long as they act professional, most passengers will probably fall for it. Honestly, I haven't had a bad experience with the TSA in over a year. Part of that is because I follow the rules. You would be surprised at how many pilots / flight attendants get mad when they get treated like passengers when out of uniform. You HAVE to be in uniform in order to carry > 3 oz. through. Stupid? yes, but we all know the rules.
If I worked for the TSA, I would probably get frustrated at people who either didn't notice, or simply ignored the 50 announcements and 100 signs leading up to the security checkpoint that clearly outline the rules.