In its statement, the agency made it clear this behavior is unacceptable.
David OliverThe Transportation Security Administration has put two of its officers on administrative leave following the discovery of a racist display in a baggage screening area at Miami International Airport."An offensive display was discovered in a TSA baggage screening area located in the non-public side of Miami International Airport," according to a statement posted to TSA's website Tuesday."TSA officers immediately reported it to TSA management.
In this Jan. 11, 2019, file photo, passengers wait in line at a Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at the Philadelphia International Airport. The chief of the TSA said travelers should see only a slight increase in checkpoint wait times over the four-day July Fourth holiday weekend.In its statement, the agency made it clear this behavior is unacceptable:"TSA does not tolerate racist or offensive behavior and those found responsible will be held accountable for their actions.
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