[Infowarrior] - OT: TSA Monkey Screening Procedures

[Richard Forno]

Here's something totally off-topic to amuse you on this Friday morning.

-rick


Begin forwarded message:

> From: Duane
>
> http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/specialneeds/editorial_1056.shtm#2
>
> Monkey Helpers
>
> When a service monkey is being transported in a carrier, the monkey  
> must be removed from the carrier by the handler prior to screening,
>
> The service monkey must be controlled by the handler throughout the  
> screening process.
>
> The service monkey handler should carry the monkey through the walk  
> through metal detector while the monkey remains on a leash.
>
> When the handler and service monkey go through the walk through  
> metal detector and the detector alarms, both the handler and the  
> monkey must undergo additional screening.
>
> Since service monkeys may likely draw attention, the handler will be  
> escorted to the physical inspection area where a table is available  
> for the monkey to sit on. Only the handler will touch or interact  
> with the service monkey.
>
> Security Officers have been trained to not touch the service monkey  
> during the screening process.
>
> Security Officers will conduct a visual inspection on the service  
> monkey and will coach the handler on how to hold the monkey during  
> the visual inspection.
>
> The inspection process may require that the handler to take off the  
> monkey’s diaper as part of the visual inspection.

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