Category Archives: TSA

Europe bans X-ray body scanners at airports

Posted on November 25, 2011 by PlanetPrisoner

The European Commission, which enforces common policies of the EU’s 27 member countries, adopted the rule “in order not to risk jeopardizing citizens’ health and safety.” As a ProPublica/PBS NewsHour investigation detailed earlier this month, X-ray body scanners use ionizing radiation, … Continue reading →

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We can’t make this stuff up!!

Posted on March 6, 2011 by PlanetPrisoner

TSA, DHS plan massive rollout of mobile surveillance vans with long-distance X-ray capability, eye movement tracking and more (NaturalNews) Newly-released documents obtained by the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) reveal that the US Depart of Homeland Security has been working … Continue reading →

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TSA Blunder

Posted on February 23, 2011 by PlanetPrisoner

An undercover TSA agent was able to get through security at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport with a handgun during testing of the enhanced-imaging body scanners, according to a high-ranking, inside source at the Transportation Security Administration. The source said the … Continue reading →

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Capitol Hill man beats the TSA, acquitted of charges in New Mexico ID case

Posted on January 24, 2011 by PlanetPrisoner

Capitol Hill software developer, civil liberties advocate, member of the Hill’s Chamber of Commerce and, yes, frequent CHS commenter Phil Mocek announced this weekend that he was acquitted of all charges stemming from his arrest after refusing to show identification … Continue reading →

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