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Integrity issues at the TSA?
On April 23, 2008 by Jamie Madigan
Though it's light on actual facts besides a few claims by irate travelers and a blanket statement from the accused, this article on MSNBC's website claims that thieving in the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is rampant. The TSA is the organization that employs baggage checkers and those people who make you take off your belt and shoes at airport security checkpoints.
Though the article only digs a bit to mention some stats to support this claim (such as firing about 200 employees for theft since 2001), it is interesting because this is the kind of thing you usually hear about in retail operations. One has to wonder if integrity testing would be a useful addition to whatever other kinds of screening the TSA does on its applicants, assuming they don't use one already.
Existing comments:
Posted by David Morris at April 27, 2008 8:16 AM:
I remember a few years back while still at Sempra, Hogan Assessment systems was working with the TSA on some selection testing. Actually, 200 people in 7 years isn't too bad considering the number of screeners employed across the country.
Posted by Jamie at May 8, 2008 2:49 PM:
Maybe. Though if 200 are caught stealing, I wonder how many aren't?
Posted by Stephen at August 26, 2008 10:20 AM:
As a former TSA Screener, our intergity, and work ethics were probably the best in our area. The screeners open bags where the public is not permitted and we never had one incident in my 2 yrs with TSA. Kudos to MDT.
Posted by Spencer Stang at December 19, 2008 10:23 PM:
My first iPod was stolen while my bag was in the hands of the TSA. After phone call and a form and a year of haggling they paid for half of it.
Just another isolated incident?
Posted by Spencer Stang at December 19, 2008 10:23 PM:
My first iPod was stolen while my bag was in the hands of the TSA. After phone call and a form and a year of haggling they paid for half of it.
Just another isolated incident?
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