Aero-News: Quote of the Day

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"TSA recognizies that an individual exhibiting some of these behaviors does not automatically mean a person has terrorist or criminal intent. BDOs do, however, help our security officers focus appropriate resources on determining if an individual presents a higher risk or if his/her behavior has a non-threatening origin."

Source: From a statement by the Transportation Security Administration. If you are flying in or out of a US airport this summer, you may find Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) conducting random additional screening at airline gates. The screenings -- part of TSA's Aviation Direct Access Screening Program (ADASP) -- may include checking passenger identification and boarding passes, conducting physical searches of carry-on luggage, using handheld explosive detection units and screening of individuals.

FMI: www.tsa.gov