TSA antics; gay groping
CBS4 tells us the story of some TSA Security folks who conspired to allow one of the officers to grope the genitals of male passengers who he thought were attractive at the Denver Airport;
On Feb. 9 TSA security supervisor Chris Higgins watched the screening area, observing the employees. “At about 0925 he observed (the male TSA screener) appear to give a signal to another screener … (the second female screener) was responsible for the touchscreen system that controls whether or not the scanning machine alerts to gender- specific anomalies, according to a law enforcement report obtained by CBS4.
According to the report, the TSA investigator then watched a male passenger enter the scanner at DIA “and observed (the female TSA agent) press the screening button for a female. The scanner alerted to an anomaly, and Higgins observed (the male TSA screener) conduct a pat down of the passenger’s front groin and buttocks area with the palm of his hands, which is contradictory to TSA searching policy.”
Higgins later interviewed the female TSA agent who was an accomplice in the groping conspiracy. She “admitted that she has done this for (the male TSA officer) at least 10 other times. She knew that doing so would allow (the male TSA officer) to perform a pat down on a male passenger that (the male TSA screener) found attractive,” reported Higgins.
Now, I have a few questions, not the least of which is; How did the female TSA agent not think that it was wrong, what made her think that her participation in the scheme was, even in the least bit, legal?
Here’s another question; why wasn’t this pervert arrested for sexually assaulting a passenger. Yeah, I know that they don’t know who the passenger was, but if it had been a male groping a female passenger, she would have known immediately – the supervisor would have alerted her, if she hadn’t already been screaming about it.
And since it was all a conspiracy to get this particular fellow a free grope of other people’s goodies, should I expect that sort of behavior from all gays?
A spokesperson for TSA released a brief written statement to CBS4 saying, “These alleged acts are egregious and intolerable. TSA has removed the two officers from the agency. All allegations of misconduct are thoroughly investigated by the agency. And when substantiated, employees are held accountable.”
The agency has not released the names of the two fired employees and refused a CBS4 request for an interview.
Yeah, well, since it was an administrative action, I see no reason that the names of the two fired employees can’t be released to the media so the rest of us can be on the lookout for these unconvicted sexual predators who are on the prowl.
Earlier this month a prosecutor from the Denver District Attorney’s Office was asked to review the case but she declined to press charges because there was no reasonable likelihood of conviction and no victim had been identified.
Careful, don’t hurt yourself, Ms. Prosecutor. But, then it’s probably perfectly acceptable behavior in Colorado, given the politics there. I’m pretty sure that if the victim had been a female, the Denver prosecutor would have found her wherever she went.
Category: TSA sucks
You couldn’t pay me to get on a plane anymore. And I’m not REAL sure about TRAINS, either.
I’m right there with you Pinto. I had a humiliating experience at a Airport in San Francisco while in the Army I have to ID Cards for shrapnel and a cable in my spine and those assholes would not do a patdown or look at my Cards after that. I said FUCK IT I’m done with flying 🙁
The faggot and his co=conspirator ought to be arrested and the victim ought to sue the crap out of them and the TSA. As for the prosecutor, she ought to be canned, recalled, or pilloried in the town square. No reasonable likelihood of conviction? Bullshit.
What the hell is this that the PROSECUTOR is anonymous too? The decision belongs to at least one prosecutor who has a name and is paid with public funds. The CBS4 story recounts that in 2014 a female passenger was groped by a female TSA agent but an unnamed prosecutor in the same Denver office declined to pursue charges. This really pisses me off. When the TSA has enough dope to fire people, that should be sufficient to get a conviction. Now, all I have to hear is that the prosecutor is a member of the LGBT community. That would about seal it for me.
2/17, Yea, laughing my ass off at your phrase of “When the TSA has enough dope”. That’s just it, the smoke and haze from all the dope down there obscures any positive identification of both perps and victims (as well as DA prosecutors) that names can’t be released.
Purple Mountains Majesty? Nope, more like Purple Haze.
A couple of things jump out here. 1) The victim or complainer most assuredly was not Commander Phil Monkress of All-Points Logistics or any of the Dutch Rudder Gang. Those losers pay good money for that type of man on man action.
And 2) Those terminated employees should have no issues gaining employment with the Colorado VA under Mountain Regional Director Ralph Gigliotti.
There are not enough discounts, freebies, or whatever to even get me slightly interested in EVER getting on an airplane again.
Who the hell is it that thinks this is okay? What is the TSA? The commercial aviation version of the Catholic Church?
Where else is this going on?
Touch &
Squeeze,
Ahhh…
That’s all I got to say about this.
If you fire up the old WABAC machine, you may recall a particular Social Security Benefits Advocate (not a lawyer, not an Honorary CPO nor a competent pilot) once worked for the TSA. In fact, someone posted a link to a phone call that he made to radio talk show host informing us that he was the first line of defense, if/when a pack of wheel bound grandmothers ever invade a Pacific Northwest airline terminal.
I was wondering under what circumstances he left the tsa. I don’t have to wonder anymore. Duct tape and dogs is even creepier now. Thanks.
Guess this prosecutor has never heard of John Doe. What if a dozen or so of us walked up on a clown just finishing the murder of someone whose identity was never ascertained – would she also not file murder charges?
This is so far beyond stupid that there are all sorts of questions left which need rapid attention. Well, assuming the report is accurate. (Not even certain about that, are we?)
There sure should be some criminal charges filed.
Another reason to add to the long list of why I will no longer fly unless absolutely life-and-death necessary.
This story. The stories of the little children patted down. The stories of the old people who have their medical equipment fondled (and emptied over themselves in the case of one colostomy bags). The stories of veterans who have to remove their prosthetic. The story of the Medal of Honor awardee who was told he couldn’t carry his medal on the plane because it could be used as a weapon.
Yet, women in full burqa or hijab are waved through because Muslims are completely peaceful according to the government.
Everything is upside down these days.
Just to make sure everything is on the level, the TSA should only hire lawyers as screeners.
Hang on, there’s a squirrel at the door…. I’m back, he just reminded me of one other lawyer turned TSA employee. Scratch that idea.
In that case, the TSA should only hire pilots to work as… Sorry, that squirrel is hammering at the door again. He says that idea didn’t work out either. Something about a lawyer-pilot.
Hmmm….
I know! How about school bus drivers? They’re used to dealing with… The squirrel just kicked my door down. What’s that squirrel, the lawyer-pilot was also a bus driver?
Oh the hell with it then, disband the TSA.
Since they don’t know who the gropee was, I reckon almost anyone could claim it and sue the TSA…
Denver? Could be me… God knows I have been patted down at most airports. I usually comment that I’ve been felt up more than a prom queen, or ask for the hood of a squad car to feel more at home. Lightens it up for both of us.
Is Birdbath on the job again?
You beat me to it…
No, I beat you to it.
Hack,
Have you ever heard the YouTube radio interview with TSA Agent Dan? Google hit. Radio staion out of Portland.
I am on road. If someone can post it here for all to hear again … I thinketh TSA can be rolled up in an old carpet and left on the curb for dogs to urinate on before final disposition in a regional landfill.
*Forrest Gump voice*
Agent Dan, you’re on teh Youtubez
https://youtu.be/qUvrsnY6_XQ
OVER!
The TSA investigators, as well, should be arested for permitting a sexual assault to occur. Clearly, there was a previous complaint that initiated an investigation.
Everyone there should be held criminally accountable.
This does remind me of the time a TSA agent spent way too much time down there in my work zone. I said, “yo a little too much, don’t you think”. He replied, “Homeland Security policy sir, the terrorists are everywhere”. He continued his agreesive inspection of my Grand Teton National Monument and I said, “yo, I think you have ruled me out”. He asked me, “do you like gladiator movies” and then he had me a glass of Merlot.
I Punched him in the Throat (PITT), retrieved my Blackhawk 3 day pack and beat him with in ’til he was within an inch of his life.
I casually walked away, receiving high 5’s from other passengers and law abiding TSA agents.
Later I woke up, my sheet was wrapped around my head, my pillow was gone and my bedroom was full of feathers.
More Jamesons please.
Stay thirsty Master Chief!
What ever happened to belching, farting and vomiting when you get to the groping station?
I thought that was all settled.
That mooCOW prosecutor who is ‘anonymous’ doesn’t want her name in the paper/media because she knows what will happen: MOB RULE!!!!
Damn straight.
Sorry, but even though I owe no taxes of any sort, trying to wade through the idiot instructions on Schedule This and Form That always drives me into screaming, cursing fits. I’ll get better.
Clearly none of the men folk in my family were the victim. How do I know? If it had been one of them getting groped, the Pervert would have come away with broken fingers at the very least.
50 Shades of Security.
That is good and pithy!
Gee whiz, peeps, the USGOV now has to tell you IF you’re on the no-fly list and WHY.
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/us-to-inform-americans-whether-they-are-on-%e2%80%98no-fly%e2%80%99-list-and-possibly-why/ar-AAb0Mvo
Oh, and the District Attorney’s office spokeswoman is Lynn Kimbrough, per MSN article.
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/denver-tsa-agents-targeted-attractive-passengers-for-pat-downs-authorities/ar-AAb169F
While flying back from Japan in 78 I went thru screening at Hanida air port outside Tokyo. I was given a thorough pat down by a female security screener. It was the most pleasant part of my travel experience on that trip. I would not feel the same if some overly aggressive dude tried the same thing. He would need an ambulance and I would need a real lawyer.
So what you’re saying is, back in the 70s, TSA at least gave you a happy ending…
Well, the Japanese equivalent anyway. Very gentle a polite. All please and thank you and so sorry.
Decided to make it a separate post so it doesn’t get lost in the replies.
As requested by Master Chief, heeeeeeeere’s Agent Dan!
https://youtu.be/qUvrsnY6_XQ
Some called me nuts, paranoid, what have you…but once TSA went in place I stopped flying. If I can’t drive there I don’t need to be going.
It’s caused some career issues, and really my family has no interest in flying for vacations.
Said TSA Agents ARE USG Employees, thus I’m sure they’ll have the AFGE tring to get their jobs back like they do for other incompetents that get themselves shitcanned. AS TO getting even with TSA thugs, I suggest eating a couple of Fiber One Oats ‘n’ Peanut butter bars, a few bites of broccoli, and a hard boiled egg about 45 minutes before having to endure their gauntlet. I did that, and as soon as I had some asswipe demanding me to get up to him, I slowly did so, and as soon as i got there, and slowly started spreading my arms, *POOOOOT!* I was proud of that one, I’m sure it shook the airport walls, and the TSA thug just lightly tapped me on the shoulder and meekly said “Okay, you can go now.”
TSA = Thieves, Shitheads, & Assholes, or
Thugs Sexually Assaulting
Just try eating an entire box of plain Cheerios. Trust me, you’ll stink up the whole airport! 😀
Trust me, just the Fiber One bars will make you into your own gas well!
Hmmm. Never tried those. But I tell you what, if I ever have to go to an airport again, I will try some of those Fiber One bars and a half dozen hard boiled eggs for good measure. 😀
Nope. The night before, for dinner eat a bowl or two of chili with beans (add some extra onion and chilies), drink 3 or 4 beers, and eat a pickled Polish and a couple of pickled eggs.
Only problem is, they might end up clearing the terminal and delaying everyone’s flights. (smile)
Thousands Standing Around
It might help if you belch loudly just as you get there. Or you could try the really, really bad menstrual cramps thing, which is frequently accompanied by serious intestinaly bloating and farting.
I just cannot think of a good reason to get on a plane at all any more.
My current mode of transportation is walking. I voluntarily surrendered my driver’s license almost 11 years ago. And I haven’t been to an airport, much less a TSA “touchdown”, in over 17 years. Like I said, if I have to get somewhere, I walk. I’m good for up to 60 miles in ONE day. Seriously.