TSA Experiences

[Andrea]

Originally Posted by Nic

I got pulled for random search in Boston about 3 weeks ago. It was less of a pat down and more of a fondle if you ask me. Fortunately my gear wears well and it's not discernible as "after market equipment". I would have complained but the TSA agent was having a hard time getting used to her job and she seemed pretty embarrassed. It was her first day and she was obviously nervous. I thought that the female TSA agents did pat downs on women and the male TSA agents on men. Guess not. I hope that female passengers don't have to get patted down by male TSA agents somewhere. Is that sexist? I don't mean it to be. I think I wouldn't want my nieces patted down by a man but a woman could be equally efficient or disrespectful. I guess depends upon the person as always and it's not my right to hope anything except that everyone gets treated respectfully.

http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/pat-downs

"If a patdown is required in order to complete screening:

The patdown should be conducted by an officer of the same gender. Sometimes, passengers must wait for an officer of the same gender to become available."

It appears the TSA did not comply with their own rules and they should be reported.