TSA policy for screening crew out of uniform
05-17-2012, 02:29 PM
#11
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The uniformed TSA officers at the checkpoints are actually very skilled and talented actors who are very highly paid to present the appearance of incompetence. They possess razor sharp instincts and law enforcement and combat skills and training that would put a Navy Seal to shame, cunningly disguised as a circus clown act.
It is a clever strategy on the part of Homeland Security to put the very best, in deep cover, on the front lines where they can do the most good.
I sleep well at night knowing they have my back.
It is a clever strategy on the part of Homeland Security to put the very best, in deep cover, on the front lines where they can do the most good.
I sleep well at night knowing they have my back.
05-17-2012, 02:38 PM
#12
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After I had to go in the bathroom to change into uniform to keep my drinks from being taken from me, I travel in uniform all the time now. Makes it easier for me AND keeps the TSA people from having to do any thinking...
05-17-2012, 03:56 PM
#14
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IAD - Going through the crew line out of uniform = Me keeping my liquids and not taking off my shoes. Helps that I'm a rather distinct looking person and they all knew me.
LAX - Damn near got arrested.
LHR - Doesn't matter if you're in uniform...they hate you because you're a Yank.
LAX - Damn near got arrested.
LHR - Doesn't matter if you're in uniform...they hate you because you're a Yank.
05-17-2012, 08:02 PM
#17
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Originally Posted by Hetman
The uniformed TSA officers at the checkpoints are actually very skilled and talented actors who are very highly paid to present the appearance of incompetence. They possess razor sharp instincts and law enforcement and combat skills and training that would put a Navy Seal to shame, cunningly disguised as a circus clown act.
It is a clever strategy on the part of Homeland Security to put the very best, in deep cover, on the front lines where they can do the most good.
I sleep well at night knowing they have my back.
It is a clever strategy on the part of Homeland Security to put the very best, in deep cover, on the front lines where they can do the most good.
I sleep well at night knowing they have my back.
05-17-2012, 08:09 PM
#18
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Originally Posted by BSOuthisplace
Does anyone know what exactly the Transportation Security Administration's policy is regarding screening of crew members out of uniform? I've noticed that when I travel out of uniform but with my crew ID I'm usually treated as a normal passenger. My liquids are confiscated, I have to take my shoes off, and I'm forced to go through the body scanner. The only thing that's different is that I don't need a boarding pass, my ID is good enough to get through. This makes no sense to me.
I would like it if I can get ahold of their specific policy towards this.
I would like it if I can get ahold of their specific policy towards this.
05-18-2012, 02:28 AM
#19
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It's just not worth the hassle to travel in civvies.
Once past the tray-stacking sudoku ninjas I will throw on a light fleece, aka. my airport camo.
The trick is to keep it unzipped enough to get the discount at Starbucks, but not enough to be asked questions by helpless pax.
Once past the tray-stacking sudoku ninjas I will throw on a light fleece, aka. my airport camo.
The trick is to keep it unzipped enough to get the discount at Starbucks, but not enough to be asked questions by helpless pax.
05-18-2012, 03:37 AM
#20
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Originally Posted by AZ wildcat
You never are forced to go through the body scanner. Anyone can opt out for a pat down. But with crew ID, you can opt out for the metal detector, in or out of uniform.
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