Layers of Security
Layers of Security
So after looking at all of the twenty different layers of security the TSA advertise I wanted to cover one that could affect every single person. The most common issue I see whenever I fly commercially whether the person is sketchy or not, is the baggage check. For most of the layers given only really happen or are used very rarely in my opinion. Baggage checks aren't too intensive most of the time, usually they just scan your bag and you're on your way. However, if TSA notices something that they've been trained to spot, everything else gets sidelined. "TSA screens approximately 4.9 million carry-on bags for explosives and other dangerous items daily."(TSA carry-on baggage screening page).
Now some of you might not have had to experience this at all, but even I have first hand. On my way back from my first deployment, we flew commercially for 80% of the route. Once we came back state-side we had to go through customs and then through Baltimore International's TSA check through to the main terminal. I was tired from flying non-stop from the middle-east and there was experiencing a grand case of brain fog. At some point I took my multi-tool out from my luggage, used it, and proceeded to put it in my carry on. When I went through security and they took me aside I thought "oh I must've forgotten to take something out of my pocket no biggie." I was very wrong. In a flash the TSA agent started tearing through my bag and tossing all of my belongings on the table to display. Once he found the multi-tool he starred at me with a harsh look while holding up the item. I thought he was going to detain me or something once I looked back at him. Thankfully all he did was confiscate the multi-tool and I was on my way to the next gate. The point is, even if you think you can sneak something on or you simply forgot a restricted item in your bag, TSA won't let it go unnoticed.
In-text citation link
Security Screening | Transportation Security Administration (tsa.gov)
TSA items link
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TSA agent link
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ReplyDeleteI traveled last month with my young son. He decided at the last minute to put his big tube of lotion in his backpack. You can just imagine my reaction when his bag pack came out the X-ray machine and was pulled to be further evaluated. They took his lotion. TSA agents are paying attention during the screening process to make sure nothing get past them at the baggage checkpoint.
Good work!
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