Created in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, TSA was established by the Aviation and Transportation Security Act passed by the 107th Congress and signed into law by President George W. Bush on November 19, 2001.
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Most TSA employees are Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) who do not possess arrest powers and are not permitted to carry weapons, including guns. However, there are some employees under the TSA who are allowed to carry guns with them.
Most TSA officers are not commissioned law enforcement officers, and their role is to conduct screening of passengers, baggage and cargo. TSA screeners can search you and your baggage at screening checkpoints, but they cannot arrest you.
Based upon the authority in Section 6A, herein above, TSA's use of force and weapons policies shall be consistent with the DHS Use of Deadly Force Policy, this directive, and all Federal laws. TSA LEOs shall adhere to the requirements of all Federal law and this directive. C.
All members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including those serving in the Reserves and National Guard can benefit from TSA PreCheck® expedited screening at select airports when flying on participating airlines.