alexmc22
Sept 24, 2012
Because of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request from February 11, 2011 a copy of complaint letters sent to the TSA has been released as of September 3, 2012.
This link will take you to the .PDF
TSA Complaint Letters
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TSA Less Effective than Private Contractors Study Shows
alexmc22
Sept 24, 2012
An article in the September 24th issue of Forbes magazine quotes a study conducted by the House Transportation & Infrastructure committee of how screening conducted at Los Angeles airport compares with screening conducted at San Fransisco's airport. At the Los Angeles airport screening is conducted by the TSA. San Fransisco, however, is one of only 16 airports that employs a private contractor for screening passengers.
The study found that in San Fransisco screeners processed 65% more passengers per screener than Los Angeles. They use the same type of equipment and procedures as Los Angeles. At both airports screeners are payed the same and receive the same benefits. The turnover rate is also lower in San Fransisco.
The article goes on to quote Robert Poole of Reason Foundation who says that the TSA has inherent problems because it is self regulated and has a conflict of interest. He says this because the TSA is appointed to but not hired by the airports and therefore the TSA has no competition. Poole quoted a USA today study that found Los Angeles security to miss three times as many hidden bomb materials as San Fransisco. The Government Accountability Office, however, claims these studies to be flawed.
Poole recommends the TSA not be in charge of directly managing airport security but rather they should set standards that airport security must meet. He thinks that privately contracted security companies should need a TSA certification in order to run airport security. The article also claims the "The U.S. is violating policy set by the International Civil Aviation Organization, of which the U.S. is a member." in regards to the TSA managing airport security.
Forbes
Sept 24, 2012
An article in the September 24th issue of Forbes magazine quotes a study conducted by the House Transportation & Infrastructure committee of how screening conducted at Los Angeles airport compares with screening conducted at San Fransisco's airport. At the Los Angeles airport screening is conducted by the TSA. San Fransisco, however, is one of only 16 airports that employs a private contractor for screening passengers.
The study found that in San Fransisco screeners processed 65% more passengers per screener than Los Angeles. They use the same type of equipment and procedures as Los Angeles. At both airports screeners are payed the same and receive the same benefits. The turnover rate is also lower in San Fransisco.
The article goes on to quote Robert Poole of Reason Foundation who says that the TSA has inherent problems because it is self regulated and has a conflict of interest. He says this because the TSA is appointed to but not hired by the airports and therefore the TSA has no competition. Poole quoted a USA today study that found Los Angeles security to miss three times as many hidden bomb materials as San Fransisco. The Government Accountability Office, however, claims these studies to be flawed.
Poole recommends the TSA not be in charge of directly managing airport security but rather they should set standards that airport security must meet. He thinks that privately contracted security companies should need a TSA certification in order to run airport security. The article also claims the "The U.S. is violating policy set by the International Civil Aviation Organization, of which the U.S. is a member." in regards to the TSA managing airport security.
Forbes
TSA Confronted by Courts Over AIT Body Scanners and Administrative Procedures Act
alexmc22
Sept 23, 2012
The TSA denied that it is stonewalling a July 15, 2011 federal appeals court decision that demands prompt implementation of public hearings about the AIT body scanning devices as well as the public adoption of rules and regulations regarding their use.
On August 1, 2012 the court ordered the TSA to explain why this has not been done. The TSA responded by saying that they expect to have a notice published in the Federal Register that will open up the AIT body scanning devices to public comments and hearings by February.
The court ruled that the TSA had violated the Administrative Procedures Act which requires a 90 day public notice and comment period prior to rolling out the AIT body scanners as the primary method of screening. The Act mandates that this period must be held prior to implementing any rules that substantially effect the rights of the public.
The TSA was not reprimanded for it's breach of federal law. The TSA argued that the 90 day notice and comment period would hinder their ability to fight ever evolving terrorist threats.
The AIT body scanners have been criticized for invading privacy as well posing a health risk due to the radiation involved with the AIT scanners. The TSA said that it has enhanced privacy protection through automated target recognition technology.
Link to this article
Sept 23, 2012
The TSA denied that it is stonewalling a July 15, 2011 federal appeals court decision that demands prompt implementation of public hearings about the AIT body scanning devices as well as the public adoption of rules and regulations regarding their use.
On August 1, 2012 the court ordered the TSA to explain why this has not been done. The TSA responded by saying that they expect to have a notice published in the Federal Register that will open up the AIT body scanning devices to public comments and hearings by February.
The court ruled that the TSA had violated the Administrative Procedures Act which requires a 90 day public notice and comment period prior to rolling out the AIT body scanners as the primary method of screening. The Act mandates that this period must be held prior to implementing any rules that substantially effect the rights of the public.
The TSA was not reprimanded for it's breach of federal law. The TSA argued that the 90 day notice and comment period would hinder their ability to fight ever evolving terrorist threats.
The AIT body scanners have been criticized for invading privacy as well posing a health risk due to the radiation involved with the AIT scanners. The TSA said that it has enhanced privacy protection through automated target recognition technology.
Link to this article
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