Remember that new uniform the TSA screeners are getting? Well they're being rolled out now and it seems that not everyone thinks its such a great idea. According to an article by USA Today an item of that uniform of particular contention is the new metal badge replacing the old uniform's embroidered badge. It seems as though airport police, the other toters of metal badges at airports, aren't too happy with TSA's new look. One of the reasons for the new uniforms, according to TSA spokeswoman Ellen Howe is that "Some of our officers aren't respected". Well, that's nothing a shiny metal badge can't fix, right? One big problem seen by airport police is that unsuspecting travellers will go to TSA screeners for criminal or law enforcement matters according to Duane McGray of the Airport Law Enforcement Agencies Network, an airport police association. The real sworn law enforcement officers with firearms and arrest powers are not thrilled according to McGray who says they "It's another way of saying (to airport police), you're not important." Both the TSA and the Airport Law Enforcement Agencies Network admit there will be some growing pains with these new uniforms (and badges). Sounds like a battle of the power trips coming on here.
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Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Not everyone thrilled about TSA's new uniform
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I do go thru the TSA alot, 3-6 times a week..I have no use for their behavior in many airports. Several Airports are fine, and some not even able to read a passport right side up.?
Well-I guess this is 2008......
Response to this numb nuts, passports have to be exammed thoroughly, so it not the the officer can't read it, it just that you are impatient and need to get to the airport ealier!!!!!!!!!
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