Security screeners ordered to use back of their hands while searching your private areas.

KFI LA | 11.23.04 | Joe

[Joe Hadenuf]

Just heard this on KFI radio, LA. "Security screeners required to use back of their hands while searching your private areas".

Even the news broadcaster, paused while saying this, with laughter in the background.

As millions pour across our borders illegally, at will, routinely, all but unabated.....

[evets]

That's not a 'slap'...

... it's a 'back-hand'.

[sheik yerbouty]

Why not just don't allow anyone who may be from TROP on a plane?

[ConservativeLawyer]

I can't wait to go to the airport and get a backhanded compliment!

[Chad Fairbanks]

Heh heh heh

[TheBigB]

Words...simply...fail.

[yatros from flatwater]

From the TSA website, it's official:

Pat-down, Other Screening Enhancements Must be Carried Out Appropriately

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is committed to constantly reviewing screening procedures to ensure our measures are targeted to counter potential threats.

On Sept. 22, TSA made changes to passenger screening procedures to strengthen our ability to detect explosives at the security checkpoints.  One significant enhancement, which has generated discussion and concerns among some passengers, involves more frequent use of pat-down searches.  We take each situation seriously and TSA has procedures in place to address any and all concerns.  

In addition, TSA screeners are trained to conduct the inspections in a professional, respectful manner, while maintaining our high level of security.  Here is more information on the new procedures:  

• To better allow TSA to identify explosives, the agency implemented new passenger screening procedures that, in addition to expanded use of pat-down searches, increase the use of explosives trace detector machines and provide screeners more latitude to refer individuals for additional screening.  
  
• The changes are in line with a recent recommendation of the 9/11 Commission Report that all passengers selected for additional screening be checked for explosives.
  
• Additional screening, including pat-down searches, may be required of passengers based on visual observations by screeners, even if an audible alarm has not gone off.  
  
• Screeners are also required to communicate their actions to the passenger prior to conducting the inspection.
  
• Federal Security Directors are responsible for ensuring at the local level that screeners are properly trained in the new protocols.  TSA Headquarters is also closely involved in ensuring that such training has taken place.  In addition, the training regimen is available to screeners on TSA’s Online Learning Center.
  
• TSA policy is that screeners are to use the back of the hand when screening sensitive body areas, which include the breasts (females only), genitals, and buttocks.
  
• For non-sensitive areas, including other parts of the torso, screeners are required to use the front of the hand.
  
• Screeners are required to offer private screening to passengers who are subject to additional screening.  If you are not offered private screening you have the option to request a private screening location.  
  
• Screeners of the same gender as the passenger will conduct the additional screening (except in extraordinary circumstances).

[F.J. Mitchell]

All us lesbians trapped in a man's body, refuse to fly until we are guaranteed our patter down will be a female.

[LesbianThespianGymnasticMidget]

"Screeners of the same gender as the passenger will conduct the additional screening (except in extraordinary circumstances)."


Would the passenger being a super model be extraordinary enough ?

[Darksheare]

Sounds more like they're gonna know us WITH the back of their hands instead.

[LesbianThespianGymnasticMidget]

"All us lesbians trapped in a man's body"


HEH hear hear!!!

[YouPosting2Me]

The Wright Brothers must be so proud...

[Bella_Bru]

Oooh stop. You are getting me turned on.

[Rakkasan1]

does this mean Barney Frank is quitting his part-time TSA
screener job?

[Darksheare]

LOL!
"Whaddya mean I can't fly?! Don'
t you know who I am, I'm Orville and this is Wilbur Wright! We INVENTED flying as you see it today!"

Yup, I can imagine.

[Darksheare]

Sandard denial from me: NOT my fault.
And it's one for the Bad Idea list.

Pinged in humor, enjoy and try not to get any funny ideas..

GOP Chick, how come you didn't find this one?!

[Darksheare]

Me postin' on this thread may be regrettable considering my tagline, Woe!
I'm outta here.

[Conspiracy Guy]

We really goofed up.

[Conspiracy Guy]

I think we should consider an express line for travelers willing to fly naked.

[Conspiracy Guy]

Flight Attendant. You are so insensitive.

[MineralMan]

"I think we should consider an express line for travelers willing to fly naked."

Suits me OK.