Wheelchair and security when flying 

Probably because a TSA agent freak-out gets more views than a TSA agent doing their job.

TSA is part of the Department of Homeland Security, a federal institution, the passengers have the right to record at some point because they are exercising their first amendment rights

Flying in the US is stressful, nobody here in Europe touchs you or asks you any question. And as handicaped person you even preferential treatment. I dont understand how you can still have that TSA BS,

ibo beko all the Americans are complaining yet this is why 9/11 has only happened once so....

STELLA Washington the bitch holding the camera is pathetic. Let the man do his job in peace. 🤦‍♂️

Thank you, we appreciate it!

IlichiRegiusReptiles Good luck! I hope your flight goes well!

@Bum Face look them up has happened before

They are T Security A, not Drug Enforcement Agency.

@@fw8465 they actually have the authority to search drugs

@@eoindarkside I sure they do. I am sure they are authorized in potential financial crimes, sex trafficking and copywriter infringement. But that’s not not their mission. Anything else is a distraction for doing what they should be doing. Baby powder on wheelchair from the user putting it on ti prevent chafing? Cocaine. $3000 in a carryon bag? Drug dealer. Stepdad traveling alone with stepdaughter? Sex trafficking. These people are not sufficiently trained to do anything other than look at an X-ray machine and grab crotches. I worked in management for one of the largest security companies in the US. We even assisted TSA because their turnover was so bad. In the bottom levels of security, one of the biggest challenges was keeping the cowboys, Rambos and Reachers in check. Some live in a dreamworld. Oh man, some of the lawsuits…

2016 my friend who was in a wheelchair and I was pushing the chair went to get screened. They let her through without any screening but me they screened and patted down. And I asked why didn't she get screened because those tubes are hollow on a wheelchair and you can hide stuff in them. They just ignored me and kept doing the pat down

If you can walk a few steps, you don't have to go through this screening. You can walk through the body scanner, and the wheelchair will be screened separately.

If you're talking about the audio, I am talking with other passengers and TSA agents about my service dog (off camera).

How dare this security officer do a pat down. Violating the man. Not like there were any type of terrorist that exists.

Airlines require this, private companies, dont like it, dont fly, pretty simple.

You have the freedom and the right to not fly.

stupid reason... IQ below 69

What a stupid fucking thing to say.

Glad you could make the decision for your self.

Belts can be used to hide things though.

Not wanting people to touch your scars is totally understandable. I wish you could just avoid that! You can tell them about your sensitive areas so they're extra careful where you need them to be. If you're embarrassed to say it out loud, you can hand them a piece of paper that describes your needs. You can also call TSA Cares before you fly to have them help you get set up to go through security and with any related concerns. A lot of people like to do that. They've made fillable cards available, too, if you want your needs note to look more official and maybe more familiar to them. Unfortunately, you can't have anyone (like your dad) touching you when you go through the scanner. You can't use a cane or anything either, it has to be unaided. Plus if you go through the body scanner, you have to stand there with your arms up for several seconds-Brad tried doing this one time and it was a disaster for his condition. It can help to remind yourself that these people are well trained and professional. They aren't bothered by your disability, they aren't getting excited by touching you, they are just doing their job all day long. We try to be nice and understanding of that, communicate clearly with them, and then every TSA agent we've come across has returned our respect and courtesy. If you prefer not to be patted down in public, just ask them to do it in an area away from the public-that's your right. Best of luck!

@@VeronicaAndBradMorris Thank you im learning so much as this is my new life. 27 years old had back surgery and became "paralyzed" i have to walk with something all the time, or hold my dads arm. I cant wait for this flight but I am nervous about 2 things... 1 the TSA and 2 the pain I may be in during the flight 😭

@@VeronicaAndBradMorris You can definitely use a cane to go through the metal detector (which is what a disabled person would use). The TSA has many pre-screened canes that passengers can use when walking through the metal detector or while waiting for the officer to screen their chair. They just need to give the cane back after.

Supervisor would have done the same thing. This is all procedure.

Thanks! It is a Quickie LX. We bought it used for $100 and put about $100 into it to get it fixed up.

Gracias. Hola!

not feeling for anything, its so they test their hands after

Just last year they have caught 4 people sitting on firearms, one was loaded.

Be there

Been there

It took over 7 minutes! That is a long time! When we were watching the video we just kept waiting and waiting and waiting for it to be over. But you are right, the man was very nice and obviously no one is going to put a thing past him!

I really had hoped this video was part of a training session for TSA - but the lengths that this guy was subjected was deplorable!

@@terrilucas8098 safety first

I don't think who owns the wheelchair will make any difference to them. Contact TSA cares and talk with them about your condition. Can you walk at all? If so, you might wish to be wheeled up to the body scanner, walk through, and have a chair waiting on the other side. This way they don't have to touch you. We did that once, but it was so draining for Brad to get up and stand even for a few seconds that he was ruined for the rest of the day. But it would be an ideal way to avoid a pat down.

@@VeronicaAndBradMorris I'm with Brad getting up and walking is difficult and I can't stand on my own for more then a few seconds. I will contact TSA cares. Thank you for the video and advice.

Training film goes much more in-depth than this, as each disability often required a different screening procedure.

Enough to clear him.

Actually you're right

Yes, if you fly in a wheelchair your whole screening is one big 5-10 minute long pat down.

The TSA does use sniffing dogs. Unfortunately, bombs can be made of hundreds of different materials with different smells, and certain materials may not have been trained into the dogs. It is unrealistic to expect a dog to be able to discern every single possible type of explosive smell.

Nope, they thought it was totally fine.

That is procedure as they use swabs from gloves to detect different types of explosives.

agree

He should be able to just roll in and call it a day. Not like a terrosit will ever be in a wheelchair.

He may have titanium in his back! He could pull that out and use it to his disadvantage!

Why didn't the tsa guy just provide an approved chair then dissemble the wheelchair and then drag this man thru the naked picture screening then reassemble the wheelchair then ask his mother how to reassemble said wheelchair? Then tell mom she so embarrassed her son.

How did the tsa agent know he didn’t have a gun under him?

They run a towlette over your hands and parts of the wheelchair, then put it in the machine to check for explosive residue.

@@VeronicaAndBradMorris Just bring in Dogs trained to detect explosives. It would eliminate all that Groping/Swabbing and make the lines move faster. What do Cops do when someone is suspected of having Drugs in their car? They bring in a Drug Dog.

@@SouthernR0cker4Life There are hundreds of different materials with different scents that explosives can be made out of. It is unrealistic to expect a dog to be able to discern the scents of every single explosive. The police dogs that smell for drugs typically only discern between a few different drug smells - and that's why criminals still get away with smuggling ketamine because it's so uncommon of a drug that it would be a waste of time for the drug dogs to sniff out.

Nope

Wouldn't have made a difference if he did though.

How would the TSA agent know

We have another video from when Brad got his power chair. It takes just as long! And still no diagnosis. Fighting with medicaid to see doctors in another state right now. Thanks for asking, though!

It can be frustrating to get a diagnosis as an adult. I am 36 years old and still no diagnosis. Just don't let that keep you from getting ahead and living a normal life.

Thanks! We're not.

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I Don't care if it is a Power or Manual Chair. Are TSA agents Trained with a Medical Degree & do they know to Properly Fix Wheelchairs? NO They Are NOT!!!!! They do NOT Understand these fields the only thing they are trained to do is Shove a Camera Up your A$$ & Use their Authority to take your Rights AWAY. #FuckTSA!

I am talking about my service dog, who was a standard poodle. He is off camera, but standing next to me as I am filming. We got the usual service dog chit chat as we filmed.

No Sorry but We Have the RIGHT to TRAVEL/FLY because Transportation is a RIGHT! Access is a RIGHT! This Bull-$hit of saying if you don't like it Don't Fly just says you like getting A$$-Raped & Probed because you are willing to let anyone do anything to you that they want and you are willing to Bend Over & $ay YE$!

@wulfgar3000 Driving a form of transportation is a "Privilege". This would mean you wouldn't have a right to walk anywhere what so ever.

@@adamguymon7096 Transportation is literally not a right though. Name anything in any form of law where transportation is a right. You may be thinking about the first amendment protecting the freedom of movement, which is a right - but the method in which you move is not protected anywhere. Feel free to stand still and wave your arms all you want, but flying is not a right protected by anything.

Security people often aren't sure exactly what to do with wheelchair users, so they sometimes are extra cautious. Brad finds it easiest just to expect delays and ignorance, and to get there early and try to be kind. Mostly, like everyone, they're just doing their best to do their job. If they're confused, though, it can help to let them know what works for you (as long as it makes them feel they've been thorough enough!).

@@VeronicaAndBradMorris thank you. I have never flown before and now I am a full time walker user, that would be interesting if I do fly

Yet there hasn't been another 9/11 so I think they are doing their jobs well.

Before COVID times bro....

Yes, Brad doesn't fly anymore because of the treatment his wheelchair gets under the plane (it is always damaged) and because he cannot sit upright in the seats anymore. I am sorry you cannot fly, too.

They could just refuse to shake his hand, and immune-compromised people shouldn't be flying just due to the sheer amount of people they share the space with. I respect your decision to just not fly though, as that is a choice you can definitely make.

What if you were the 1 in the wheelchair, being touched all over for the fact criminals pull this shit? I'd be madder than a volcano .

@@maryanneryan9861 still the same.. I can be good or evil. Same as anyone else who ist not in a wheelchair. Does it make me better or worse than other people? I could have Bad intentions wheelchair or not. Could be any reason why I am in the wheelchair. You never know. I understand your point. Such things as getting searched are never pleasent. But I rather get searched than getting hurt im a plane ;) other people fucked it for us. Poor world hm?

Chill Jill And a. feelee of his balls give me a break the queen tsa guy?? or.what ever got a cheep thrill

Chill Jill you need to just chill Jill. Even able bodied passengers are frisked long enough to make sure they are not carrying any contraband. Even the security staff don't enjoy touching 100s of people of the same sex every day but they're just doing their job. So stop being so negative

Chill Jill And this isn't groping.. This is frisking.. I don't think u understand the difference

The majority of wheel chair user don't care about the pat down as long as it's done professionally, it's their job.

Chill Jill I am a sept 11 responder and get molested each and every flight

They get paid upwards of $20 an hour plus government benefits, and they actually have caught many people with firearms (loaded to). Just last year they caught over 3,000 loaded firearms, not to mention all the test the DHS does on them with fake bombs and all that. I am glad they protect me.

Worse

@@faerefolke lol u must be a whiny liberal? ..u love the interlopers so much why don't u invite them to live with u?

Dude, illegals dont get a pat down, they come illegally :/

Heck no they prolly say go on through

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Tbh, if he felt uneasy about it, he could have requested for a private room. There's nothing degrading. This measure is a protection for the safety of all air travellers

+Kristina Yori People with service dogs can decide how they want their dogs to interact with the public. Personally I let people pet my service dog if they ask, or they seem to be respectfully admiring him from a distance. He enjoys the interaction, and I only do it when I am doing OK. If I am having issues, I don't let people pet. But it is really an individual preference. With my current SDIT Hestia, I am working on her interactions with other people, so I even ask people who look like they have good dog sense to give her a treat (I provide the treat) and interact with her. Part of every service dog test I've seen involves the dog being pet by a stranger.

So you're saying you're preparing her to pass the CGC, CGCA, CGCU, and the Public Access Test?

+Kristina Yori Yup! She passed her CGC this weekend!

If this Service Animal is the person in the Wheelchairs Service Animal the Service Animal Should NOT be SEPARATED at ALL!

@@adamguymon7096 The service dog belongs to Veronica (the person filming), it is her psychiatric service dog.

Because last year alone, 14 passengers tried to sneak a firearm on the plane by sitting on the weapon.

LOL, looks can be deceiving! We don't know yet what is wrong with Brad, but his legs don't work properly, he can't walk more than a few steps (while using crutches) at a time due to fatigue. We hopefully are getting a muscle biopsy soon and maybe that will give us some clue to what is going wrong.

Chase M I was replying to another comment and saw this one again. Figured I would give an update if anyone reads these comments. Brad's doctors say that he has Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, otherwise know as Myalgic Encephalitis. But they are not sure. Hopefully he will be getting MedicAid soon in South Carolina (we just moved), and then we can resume going back to more doctors and hopefully really pinning down a diagnosis.

+Veronica Morris when your god Jesus he himself is kinda disabled then those who worship him Christians will become like their master Jesus. quit worshiping the false God because God is never born out of woman's vagina so Jesus is not a God.

What does your comment have to do with the video or the guy in the wheelchair? Jesus was perfect, not disabled.

+Veronica Morris I went through a very similar process.... for many years..... untill I got an MRI of my brain & a Lumber puncture.... which confirmed that it was in fact Multiple Sclerosis which I had been suffering from from the age of 14. They tried to give me the label of ME back then too.... I knew it was more! Hope you have it all sorted out now. Peace

Some people look physically well but arent. Not all wheelchair users look unhealthy

Wtf that is really offensive