TSA Experiences

Andrea · 07-18-2013, 11:56 AM

TSA searches valet parked car

http://www.whec.com/news/stories/S3101080.shtml?cat=566

"Rochester, N.Y. -- She says she had no warning that someone was going to search her car after she left to catch her flight. So the woman contacted News10NBC.

We found out it happened to her because she valet parked her car. Those are the only cars that get inspected.

So if security feels it is necessary to search some cars in the name of safety, why not search all of them?

Laurie Iacuzza walked to her waiting car at the Greater Rochester International Airport after returning from a trip and that's when she found it -- a notice saying her car was inspected after she left for her flight. She said, “I was furious. They never mentioned it to me when I booked the valet or when I picked up the car or when I dropped it off.”

Iacuzza's car was inspected by valet attendants on orders from the TSA. But why only valet parked cars? That's what News10NBC wanted to ask the TSA director about. We reached him by phone.

Berkeley Brean asked, “Are the cars in the short term lots and long term lots getting searched as well?”

John McCaffery, TSA, said, “No, those vehicles that are in the garage, short term long term parking, even if they carry pretty large amounts of explosives, they would not cause damage to the front of the airport. But for those who use the valet, the car could be there for a half hour or an hour so there is a vulnerability.”

News10NBC went to the valet parking and one of the attendants showed us the notice they put in the cars.

We asked, “You're required, they tell you, you have to search the car?” Valet Parking Attendant Frank Dettorre said, “I have to do it.”

We also noticed a large sign that alerts customers that their vehicle will be inspected. The sign is on the kiosk window. Iacuzza says it was not there when she dropped off her car. “I think the public should be aware of the fact that if their car is going to be searched, they should be informed of it.”

Iacuzza said she doesn't mind the security measure. She just wants to be told if her car is getting searched.

News10NBC asked the owner of the company that runs the valet parking when they put up the sign but he wouldn't answer.

TSA says this is part of its overall security plan and that it's a proactive move. The attendants said they've only been doing it for about a month."

Andrea · 07-20-2013, 01:33 PM

Ex-Honolulu TSA screener denies stealing cash

http://www.kansascity.com/2013/07/19/4355041/ex-honolulu-tsa-screener-accused.html

"She acknowledged pleading no contest to theft in 1995 in a separate case..."

Andrea · 07-20-2013, 01:36 PM

TSA to expand speedier screening — for a fee

http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/2013/07/19/tsa-screening-pre-check-global-entry-dulles-indianapolis/2568101/

"But TSA Administrator John Pistole announced Friday the agency will expand eligibility for the program to include travelers who pay a one-time fee of $85 for five years, to cover an application with identifying information such as address and birthplace, a background check and fingerprinting."

Would you be willing to pay $85 and give the TSA/Homeland Security your information in exchange for the possibility (no guarantee) of speedier screening?

Andrea · 07-27-2013, 12:00 PM

TSA Agent Beats Up Woman at ATL MARTA Station

[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMKekIG8_Zk&feature=youtube_gdata"]TSA Agent Beats Up Woman at ATL MARTA Station - YouTube[/nomedia]

This occurs at a railroad station and the TSA person is NOT at work.

Rockinonahigh · 07-27-2013, 12:22 PM

On the 14th of next month i'm flying to vegas for a pool tournament,I am told I can bring on my pool case as a carry on,but i'm thinking of buying a large suit case and puting it in cady conered then packing my clothes around it.Many ideas have ben thought of by my team members all I know if someone messes up my very expensive custom stick I will be on really pissed off person..if it can be carryed on i'm ok with it but wonder if it's possable to do that.

Andrea · 07-27-2013, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockinonahigh

On the 14th of next month i'm flying to vegas for a pool tournament,I am told I can bring on my pool case as a carry on,but i'm thinking of buying a large suit case and puting it in cady conered then packing my clothes around it.Many ideas have ben thought of by my team members all I know if someone messes up my very expensive custom stick I will be on really pissed off person..if it can be carryed on i'm ok with it but wonder if it's possable to do that.

According to the TSA website you can't take a cue stick as a carry on.

http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/prohibited-items

Rockinonahigh · 07-27-2013, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrea

According to the TSA website you can't take a cue stick as a carry on.

http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/prohibited-items

Thats what I thought,it was my team captain who said we could carry them on.Back to plan b..thanks for clearing this up.

07-18-2013, 11:56 AM	#1
Andrea Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Mature Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Her/She Relationship Status: I heart Rene Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 3,755 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 15,427 Thanked 14,925 Times in 3,022 Posts Rep Power: 21474849	What do valet parked cars have to do with airport security? TSA searches valet parked car http://www.whec.com/news/stories/S3101080.shtml?cat=566 "Rochester, N.Y. -- She says she had no warning that someone was going to search her car after she left to catch her flight. So the woman contacted News10NBC. We found out it happened to her because she valet parked her car. Those are the only cars that get inspected. So if security feels it is necessary to search some cars in the name of safety, why not search all of them? Laurie Iacuzza walked to her waiting car at the Greater Rochester International Airport after returning from a trip and that's when she found it -- a notice saying her car was inspected after she left for her flight. She said, “I was furious. They never mentioned it to me when I booked the valet or when I picked up the car or when I dropped it off.” Iacuzza's car was inspected by valet attendants on orders from the TSA. But why only valet parked cars? That's what News10NBC wanted to ask the TSA director about. We reached him by phone. Berkeley Brean asked, “Are the cars in the short term lots and long term lots getting searched as well?” John McCaffery, TSA, said, “No, those vehicles that are in the garage, short term long term parking, even if they carry pretty large amounts of explosives, they would not cause damage to the front of the airport. But for those who use the valet, the car could be there for a half hour or an hour so there is a vulnerability.” News10NBC went to the valet parking and one of the attendants showed us the notice they put in the cars. We asked, “You're required, they tell you, you have to search the car?” Valet Parking Attendant Frank Dettorre said, “I have to do it.” We also noticed a large sign that alerts customers that their vehicle will be inspected. The sign is on the kiosk window. Iacuzza says it was not there when she dropped off her car. “I think the public should be aware of the fact that if their car is going to be searched, they should be informed of it.” Iacuzza said she doesn't mind the security measure. She just wants to be told if her car is getting searched. News10NBC asked the owner of the company that runs the valet parking when they put up the sign but he wouldn't answer. TSA says this is part of its overall security plan and that it's a proactive move. The attendants said they've only been doing it for about a month." __________________ I am very spoiled! What we think about and thank about, we bring about! Today I will treat my body with love and respect.

07-20-2013, 01:33 PM	#2
Andrea Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Mature Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Her/She Relationship Status: I heart Rene Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 3,755 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 15,427 Thanked 14,925 Times in 3,022 Posts Rep Power: 21474849	Ex-Honolulu TSA screener denies stealing cash http://www.kansascity.com/2013/07/19/4355041/ex-honolulu-tsa-screener-accused.html "She acknowledged pleading no contest to theft in 1995 in a separate case..." __________________ I am very spoiled! What we think about and thank about, we bring about! Today I will treat my body with love and respect.

07-20-2013, 01:36 PM	#3
Andrea Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Mature Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Her/She Relationship Status: I heart Rene Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 3,755 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 15,427 Thanked 14,925 Times in 3,022 Posts Rep Power: 21474849	TSA to expand speedier screening — for a fee http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/2013/07/19/tsa-screening-pre-check-global-entry-dulles-indianapolis/2568101/ "But TSA Administrator John Pistole announced Friday the agency will expand eligibility for the program to include travelers who pay a one-time fee of $85 for five years, to cover an application with identifying information such as address and birthplace, a background check and fingerprinting." Would you be willing to pay $85 and give the TSA/Homeland Security your information in exchange for the possibility (no guarantee) of speedier screening? __________________ I am very spoiled! What we think about and thank about, we bring about! Today I will treat my body with love and respect.

07-27-2013, 12:00 PM	#4
Andrea Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Mature Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Her/She Relationship Status: I heart Rene Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 3,755 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 15,427 Thanked 14,925 Times in 3,022 Posts Rep Power: 21474849	TSA Agent Beats Up Woman at ATL MARTA Station [nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMKekIG8_Zk&feature=youtube_gdata"]TSA Agent Beats Up Woman at ATL MARTA Station - YouTube[/nomedia] This occurs at a railroad station and the TSA person is NOT at work. __________________ I am very spoiled! What we think about and thank about, we bring about! Today I will treat my body with love and respect.

07-27-2013, 12:22 PM	#5
Rockinonahigh Senior Member How Do You Identify?: stone butch Preferred Pronoun?: makes no diffrence,I know who I am. Relationship Status: single,maybe looking if the right person comes along. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 4,907 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,682 Thanked 14,933 Times in 3,938 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	On the 14th of next month i'm flying to vegas for a pool tournament,I am told I can bring on my pool case as a carry on,but i'm thinking of buying a large suit case and puting it in cady conered then packing my clothes around it.Many ideas have ben thought of by my team members all I know if someone messes up my very expensive custom stick I will be on really pissed off person..if it can be carryed on i'm ok with it but wonder if it's possable to do that.