Steve Bierfeldt was detained by the TSA while leaving from St. Louis on an airplane for carrying $4,700 in cash. He was smart enough to record the conversation with his phone (insert collective traveler fist pump ... here). And, naturally, it's made its way onto the interwebz! Here's audio/video, followed by an interview with Bierfeldt:
Can't see how this ends poorly for the TSA, at all. I mean, no chance, right? Exactly. As noted in the interview, he was employed by Ron Paul's campaign and had a bunch of bumper stickers, and apparently the Mizzou police issued an order that Ron Paul supporters are "militia members" or some-such. Anyway, the greater point is that the TSA needs to realize that they can't just flex their muscle whenever they want, and threatening travelers is just going to blow up in their face.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Steve Bierfeldt Detained by TSA for Carrying $4,700 in Cash, Records the Conversation
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The FULL Audio is here & worth listening to
http://www.dailynewscaster.com/2009/04/02/audio-full-version-steve-bierfeldt-detained-and-questioned-by-st-louis-tsa/comment-page-1/#comment-10181
TSA has a blog, Evolution of Security, so be sure to let "Bob" know your thoughts on this incident: http://www.tsa.gov/blog/
TSA has a whole office & Special Counsel to deal with incidents like this, and you can also find out how to file a complaint here:
http://www.tsa.gov/research/civilrights/civilrights_travelers.shtm
From http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/crcl_third_quarter_report_to_congress_FY_2008.pdf
The Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, Pub. L. 110-53, requires the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) to report quarterly regarding: (1) the number and types of review of Department actions undertaken; (2) the type of advice provided and the response given to such advice; (3) the number and nature of complaints received by DHS for alleged violations; and (4) a summary of the disposition of such complaints, the reviews and inquiries conducted, and the impact of these activities.1 In accordance with this requirement, this report serves as CRCL’s third quarter report, covering the period from April 1, 2008, to June 30, 2008.
From http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/structure/editorial_0338.shtm
About the Privacy Office: The Department of Homeland Security Privacy Office is the first statutorily required Privacy Office at any federal agency whose mission is to minimize the impact on the individual’s privacy, particularly the individual’s personal information and dignity, while achieving the mission of the Department of Homeland Security.
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