TSA Doing Random Truck Searches On Tennessee Highway

OverTheGeicoE writes "TSA is expanding its presence to the American road system. As part of its Visible Intermodal Prevention and Response (VIPR) program, TSA agents are now working at 5 weigh stations and two bus stations in Tennessee. They are randomly checking trucks with 'drug and bomb sniffing dogs', and encouraging truck drivers to join their First Observer Highway Security Program and report anything suspicious that they see to authorities. VIPR is allegedly not a response to any particular threat."

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Re:Wow.

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If they catch terrorists that proves they are working well. Which they didn't. So no proof of success there

They don't need to catch terrorists; that's the job of the FBI and other organizations. The TSA doesn't track down networks, investigate leads, issue warrants, kick down doors, etc. They just need to make sure they're not getting on planes. Having security measures in place is enough to discourage attempts.

They did however allow a half dozen to slip by

Yup. Because, at least in some cases, they hid stuff in their crotch. Which is why we're searched more thoroughly now. So are you going to blame them for NOT searching everyone's junk from the start? How can you expect them to stop people who are carrying explosives in their underwear without the invasive searches you're complaining about? Seems like they're damned if they do, damned if they don't.

and a few to detonate their bombs on the plane

Maybe I missed this in the news, but how many mid-air explosions have there been since 9/11 originating from airports in the US? More than one successful detonation? I'm going to have to ask for a source for that one.