reader Posted March 5, 2017 Posted March 5, 2017 From USA Today REDDING, Calif. — The Transportation Security Administration has started using a new and more rigorous pat-down at airports, which one passenger this week likened to “groin scrutiny.” Nico Melendez, a public affairs manager for TSA, confirmed that the new pat-down procedures are supposed to be followed as of Thursday, but he was “limited on what can be shared” about them. He did say that the new "universal pat-down" doesn't involve checking any extra body parts, though. “This standardized pat-down procedure continues to utilize enhanced security measures implemented several months ago, and does not involve any different areas of the body than were screened in the previous standard pat-down procedure," a prepared statement from TSA reads. "TSA continues to adjust and refine our systems and procedures to meet the evolving threat and to achieve the highest levels of transportation security.” A Bloomberg story Friday quoted another TSA spokesman as saying that searches "will be more thorough and may involve an officer making more intimate contact than before." http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/03/03/tsa-rolls-out-new-more-intimate-airport-pat-downs/98713844/ Quote
Jez1980 Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 Ever been to any EU airport? Pat downs can be vigorous, nothing new here. We as Americans are so naive to the world at times. Big deal, they pat you down, enjoy the moment, most action many of have seen. vinapu, reader and biguyby 3 Quote
Bob Posted March 10, 2017 Posted March 10, 2017 Guess that next time I leave the US I'll pick a TSA security line with the best looking dudes. Hate to miss a good groin grab. biguyby 1 Quote
reader Posted March 11, 2017 Author Posted March 11, 2017 Ever been to any EU airport? Pat downs can be vigorous, nothing new here. We as Americans are so naive to the world at times. Big deal, they pat you down, enjoy the moment, most action many of have seen. My most vigorous pat down was performed by a hunky blond in Oslo about six years ago. Only thing comparable was the tailor who measured my inseam for my high school graduation suit. He has a lot to answer for. Quote
