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Expert Warns Of Prioritizing Convenience Over Safety
A former FAA special agent has expressed concerns that the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) recent changes to airport security procedures may compromise safety. The TSA has been relaxing rules to make travel more convenient, including eliminating the need for travelers to remove their shoes and allowing TSA PreCheck members to pass through security without a ticket. However, the agent warns that these changes may not prioritize security enough, citing a report that showed the TSA’s equipment could not reliably identify explosives in shoes. The TSA claims it has kept the skies safe through layered security and improved technology. This story was originally published by Men’s Journal.