TSA creative policy fabrication

[Dave Farber <dave () farber net>]

> Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 10:12:42 -0700
> From: Joe Touch <touch () ISI EDU>
> Subject: for IP? - TSA creative policy fabrication
> To: dave () farber net
>
>
> Hi, Dave,
>
> In a recent flight from Honolulu to LAX, I experienced a new TSA policy.
>
> On entering the metal detector at the primary screening point, I was 
> instructed to remove my rubber-soled Docksider shoes. I mentioned that 
> they didn't have metal in them and didn't set off detectors (having been 
> worn through LAX, Heathrow, and Vienna in the prior 2 days).
>
> I was told that I had two options:
>
>         1) remove the shoes and have them x-ray'd
>
>         2) wear the shoes, at which point, regardless of whether the
>         detector went off or not, I would be subject to a manual search
>
> There were no signs of this new policy at the airport. When I asked about 
> it, I was told "I'm just doing my job".
>
> A quick look at the TSA's website indicated:
>
> http://www.tsa.gov/public/display?theme=1&content=583
>
> I.e., that shoe removal is NOT required, and that search happens ONLY if 
> detectors go of. Unfortunately, it's hard to check this and call them on 
> it while in line.
>
> Anyone else have similar "TSA creative policy fabrication" experiences? 
> Who's minding the shop?
>
> Joe

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