Does anyone know if the TSA employees who process people through security and conduct these pat frisks have Peace Officer status? In order to work in my 25 years career as a prison guard for NY State, I had to attend the academy, and pass the required Municipal Police Training Course. Only after successfully completing this training was I given Peace Officer status, and allowed to carry a badge. In order to keep that status, I had to undergo yearly training courses, and re-qualify at the range once-a-year. Does anyone know what specific training the government requires of these people, and if it legally qualifies them to the job?
No, they are not law enforcement agents in any way. In fact, when they started wearing that fake patch that looks like a badge the feds had to immediately state that TSA employees are not federal agents or law enforcement agents of any kind.