Interesting, if nothing else.
Dear Mr. Bigwig*,
You raise a number of questions which I hope I can clarify for you.
Our screeners, as you may be aware go through an extensive training program of over 100 hours. They are trained in not only the security aspects of their job but in customer service. Including, training in various ethnic and cultural differences which may appear different to the average public. TSA is dedicated to world class security and world class customer service.TSA treats pregnant individuals no differently than non-pregnant individuals. It is standard operating procedure to have a female wand a female passenger. As for touching a woman's breast, If the hand wand signals an alarm over the breast area, the screener must resolve the alarm. Typically, it is an under wire bra. The screener uses the back of her fingers to the under wire portion of the bra to resolve the alarm. It is TSA procedure to have a private screening option available at each airport, and if a person is required to take off clothing, they are escorted to a private area at their request.
The video of the checkpoint in question is maintained by the Port of Portland and the resident Port of Portland police. They do not destroy images, but it records over itself every three to seven days, depending on the image rate.
Matters of discipline are privacy act protected, and disclosure of an employees disciplinary record, absent litigation, could result in a cause of action by the employee against the Government. However, if it was found that an employee knowingly lied or falsified information, discipline could be imposed.
Regarding Mr. Monahan's allegations. TSA has no comment on any of Mr. Monahan's allegations. It is against policy to comment on any litigation or pending litigation.
Sincerely,
Brian J. Doyle
TSA Public Affairs
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