Cancer survivor forced to show prosthetic breast to TSA agents during pat-down

This is getting nuts...wow. Yeah, I was watching the live news late this morning about 400 or more compliants against TSA.

I remember my mom had to be forced to go in private room for strip searching. Because she was alarmed thru the metal decoctor, she had a metal wire in her bra. Next time, wear plastic wire in bras.
 
Apparently, they don't automatically change their blue gloves between pat downs if you have to ask.

"You have the right to ask a Security Officer to change her/his gloves during the physical inspection of your accessible property, before performing a physical search (pat-down,) or any time a Security Officer handles your footwear."
TSA: Tips For the Screening Process
 
Reba said:
Apparently, they don't automatically change their blue gloves between pat downs if you have to ask.

"You have the right to ask a Security Officer to change her/his gloves during the physical inspection of your accessible property, before performing a physical search (pat-down,) or any time a Security Officer handles your footwear."
TSA: Tips For the Screening Process
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:ugh:
 
Reba said:
Apparently, they don't automatically change their blue gloves between pat downs if you have to ask.

"You have the right to ask a Security Officer to change her/his gloves during the physical inspection of your accessible property, before performing a physical search (pat-down,) or any time a Security Officer handles your footwear."
TSA: Tips For the Screening Process
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Ewwww, who wants to smell someone's foot on their used gloves or even from their privates? :barf:

Yiz
 
Jiro said:
um... TSA can easily call the hospital to verify
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They aren't going to bother doing that; takes too much time.

Besides, that's not their protocol. They have to follow the procedures they are given.
 
Reba said:
They aren't going to bother doing that; takes too much time.

Besides, that's not their protocol. They have to follow the procedures they are given.
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like I said - they can if they want to.
 
I don't care who the hell you are, I wouldn't let someone feel me up for a "inspection" process. Nope, can't make me or I'd sue!
 
Jiro said:
You know that the certain procedures (aka "Employee Handbook" or similar) are never published otherwise it's too easy for terrorists to circumvent it. beside - in any case of suspicious incident, they can simply call cops to get involved.

Example - http://www.alldeaf.com/current-even...ont-let-him-fly-whos-right-4.html#post1706002
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Since the travelers' tips that are given to travelers don't allow bringing doctors' excuse letters, why would passengers bring them? And if passengers don't bring letters, because they aren't allowed, then why would TSA employees have procedures for checking non-existent letters?

What suspicious incident are you talking about? A fake letter? What's a beat cop going to do to ascertain the authenticity of a letter?
 
sara1981 said:
im also sezuire i would not allowed have body scanner because i must have my doctor's apporval to have body scanner because of my health reasons risk..
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Why isn't a body scanner allowed on you? What health problem could possibly say you can't use a body scanner?
 
Reba said:
Since the travelers' tips that are given to travelers don't allow bringing doctors' excuse letters, why would passengers bring them? And if passengers don't bring letters, because they aren't allowed, then why would TSA employees have procedures for checking non-existent letters?
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it's a common knowledge to carry medical document to make it easier for yourself. It is not required but it's advisable.

TSA: Service Animals
Service Animals
It is recommended that persons using an animal for assistance carry appropriate identification. Identification may include: cards or documentation, presence of a harness or markings on the harness, or other credible assurance of the passenger using the animal for their disability.
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TSA: Hidden Disabilities
Arranging for Supplemental Oxygen (O2) Aboard the Aircraft
Keep in mind that not all airlines offer supplemental oxygen service, or may not offer it aboard all their aircraft. Inquire whether: 1) the airline provides oxygen service, 2) it is available on the flights you wish to take, and 3) you must provide a doctor's letter, or permit them to contact your doctor directly to verify your medical need.
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TSA: Hidden Disabilities
Pacemakers, Defibrillators, Other Implanted Medical Devices, & Metal Implants
It is recommended (but not required) that individuals with a pacemaker carry a Pacemaker Identification Card (ID) when going through airport security. Show the Security Officer your pacemaker ID, if you have one, and ask the Security Officer to conduct a pat-down inspection rather than having you walk-through the metal detector or be handwanded.
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Reba said:
What suspicious incident are you talking about?
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that's up to them.

Reba said:
A fake letter?
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if that's what they think.

Reba said:
What's a beat cop going to do to ascertain the authenticity of a letter?
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beat cop? more like... police officer supervisor + anti-terrorist task force team + whoever. and they can call FBI/federal agent if needed. This will takes time of course so that is where one gets detained for a while.

Since 9/11, we've already had procedures and system in place to expedite the matter. and TSA is constantly updating and changing its procedures/rules.
 
Jiro said:
it's a common knowledge to carry medical document to make it easier for yourself. It is not required but it's advisable.
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A letter won't excuse them from being scanned or patted down, so what's the point?

TSA: Service Animals
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That documentation is to prove that it's a service animal and not a pet. It doesn't excuse them from being scanned. They both still have to be scanned.

TSA: Hidden Disabilities
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That has nothing to do with being excused from scanning/pat down.


TSA: Hidden Disabilities
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You see, the person with a pacemaker, even with a letter, still gets either patted down or hand wanded. They aren't exempted from scrutiny.


that's up to them.
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You brought it up, so I thought you had something specific in mind.


beat cop? more like... police officer supervisor + anti-terrorist task force team + whoever. and they can call FBI/federal agent if needed. This will takes time of course so that is where one gets detained for a while.
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No matter who it is, do you expect that they can do a forensics check of a letter in the airport screening area before the passenger misses his plane?

That seems like a waste of manpower when the TSA agent isn't going to excuse scanning/pat down regardless of the letter. What's the point of a letter if it doesn't exempt anything?

In the case of the woman in this thread, she would still be subjected to the scan or pat down, even if she had a letter.

Since 9/11, we've already had procedures and system in place to expedite the matter. and TSA is constantly updating and changing its procedures/rules.
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I agree that they keep changing their procedures but they don't seem to be changing in the direction of expediting or improving anything.
 
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