KNOW YOUR RIGHTS AS A TRAVELER Transportation Security - TopicsExpress

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS AS A TRAVELER Transportation Security Administration/ U.S. Department of Homeland Security recognizes the concerns of transgender community with undergoing the security screening process at our Nation’s airports but no need to worry, they are committed to conduct screening in a DIGNIFIED AND RESPECTFUL manner. Travelers may encounter some of the screening processes mentioned below at security checkpoints Pat-Down: A pat-down may be performed if there is an alarm of the metal detector, if an anomaly is detected using advanced imaging technology, if an officer determines that the traveler is wearing non-form fitting clothing, or on a random basis. If a pat-down is chosen or otherwise necessary, private screening may be requested. Pat-downs are conducted by an officer of the same gender as presented by the individual at the checkpoint. Prosthetics: Travelers should neither be asked to nor agree to lift, remove, or raise any article of clothing to reveal a prosthetic and should NOT be asked to remove it. Travelers who believe they have experienced unprofessional conduct at a security checkpoint are encouraged to request a supervisor at the checkpoint to discuss the matter immediately or to submit a concern to TSA’s Contact Center at: [email protected]. If they have experienced discriminatory conduct because of a protected basis may file a concern with TSA’s Office of Civil Rights & Liberties, Ombudsman and Traveler Engagement at: Civil Rights for Travelers. A case of discrimination may file their concerns with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties at: Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. (Reference: TSA latest Travelers Info revision 28 July 2014)