Former TSA Screener

Former TSA Screener

NJR

New York, NY

Male, 29

I worked at the TSA, one of the most despised government agencies in the U.S., for approximately 7 years. Recently, I resigned, and started an anonymous blog about my experiences.

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Last Answer on January 26, 2013

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Can't speak for all airports, but I fly quite a bit and there seems to be a disproportionate number of African-American and Hispanic TSA workers. Why do you think that is?

Asked by C.B.K. over 11 years ago

 

If I sneak a dime worth of weed in a sharpie, would the x ray machine see it ? Would I get caught?

Asked by Ruby over 8 years ago

 

Tell me honestly: do TSA agents tend to scrutinize Middle Eastern travelers a *little* more than others?

Asked by Erik over 11 years ago

 

I'm catching a flight in a few days. I want to being some "party favors" with me for myself and the person I'm going to see. Will the new body scanners detect it if I "stuff it"?? Or if its masked or hidden in my carry on will they see it? (Not weed)

Asked by Debating the risk over 4 years ago

 

If you find sex toys while searching someone's baggage, do you make a scene of it, or do you just continue rummaging and save them the embarrassment?

Asked by Smitty, M.D. over 11 years ago

 

I'm INTERESTED IN HAVING MY DRUG SNIFFING DOG WORK FOR TSA CAN YOU DIRECT ME

Asked by TOM KELLY almost 10 years ago