Thursday, August 25, 2016

The Importance Of TSA Rules And Screenings

By Mary Russell


While security screenings can often be stressful, it is essential for the safety and security of air travelers. As such, TSA rules are in place which apply to all travelers. Although, those whom have gone through these screenings on a regular basis can often qualify for "trusted traveler, " status. The "trusted traveler" program allows individuals whom frequently travel between the same locations a separate screening area.

The organization itself has evolved from a once one size fits all security approach to a more risk based one. The current agency and policies are now driven by intelligence and strategy planning rather than past and current events. By taking this stance, the agency is allowed to provide expeditious check-in and travel arrangement for certain travelers.

The number of type of items allowed can often change on a daily basis and airport to airport. In order to create a more enjoyable and expeditious experience at check-in and security, it is often good to call or check the TSA website for updates. Otherwise, what was allowed before may no longer be allowed. Whereas, there are often times when banned items are removed from the list and once again allowed on a flight.

Whereas, the process also allows for tougher security screening when working with those known to have had criminal dealings, or those traveling to and from terrorist prone regions. The latter being especially true if the travel is ongoing on a regular basis. For, without this screening, the United States and the citizens thereof would be at fare more risk than otherwise.

As part of the security process, agents often use a number of different methods to assure identities match the name on traveling documents. If not, then the individual must have the ticket changed so that it matches the name on the document. Otherwise, anyone could travel as someone else, thus providing a greater level of risk to the airport, business owners, guests and travelers.

The safety and security of all travelers is the responsibility of different factions of society. For, while airport security is often focused on check-in, luggage screening and pat-downs, other areas are not always monitored. As such, if a traveler sees something out of the ordinary, then it is the responsibility of the traveler to notify security.

Customs and TSA are often the two most disrespected groups working at airports. While this is the case, travelers need to remember that the job of the Transportation Security Administration is keep the traveling public safe. Whereas, the customs agents are required to examine import and exports to other countries to assure the items are allowed. As such, these agents often help a number of travelers avoid arrest and detainment whether at departure or arrival.

Ultimately, the safety of all people is the responsibility of many different factions. These include, anyone reporting seeing something out of the ordinary to the nearest agent, while also not profiling based on personal identities. Sometimes this can be a very thin line, in these instances it is always better to be safe and have an official check than otherwise.




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