In addition, TSOs face possible discipline from an increasing number of checkpoint disputes surrounding the new policy.

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The TSA then moved to administratively upgrade TSOs uniforms to resemble those of a federal law enforcement officer.

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While TSOs may have the appearance of a federal law enforcement officer they have neither the authority nor the power.

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