” In fact, the goon squad is not by law permitted to make arrests. “
They are State certified police officers and may take people into custody. They have the same authority while on airport property as the Chicago Police Department. They are even listed on arrest records as the arresting officer.
The ONLY difference between an ASO/APO and a CDP officer is that they are not armed due to concerns with public safety of firearms around aircraft.
You really shouldn’t get your information from other children on the Internet.
United Airlines Was Right, and Its Numerous Critics Wrong
This will be settled in court and the frustrations of the flying public will severely punish the pompous asses that run airlines today.
You are wrong.
Wrong.
Wrong.
“Aviation police must meet the same minimum standards as other local cops, according to a city website. That includes passing fitness testing and psychological examinations. Aviation officers can “temporarily detain and take people into custody until Chicago police arrives,” said city spokeswoman Jennifer Martinez. But only Chicago police can file an arrest report, she said. Some training and qualification standards for Chicago police go beyond the state’s minimum standards, and it is unclear what the Aviation Department requires of officers beyond the minimum.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-united-chicago-aviation-police-met-20170413-story.html