The TSA has a new rule for officers. You might notice next time you’re in line

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What happens to items surrendered to TSA?

What happens to items surrendered to TSA?

(NEXSTAR) – As it currently stands, some TSA officers can no longer sit.

Officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently confirmed that the agency will no longer allow officers at its document-checking station to be seated while performing their duties, allegedly for security and “hospitality” reasons.

“TSA officers performing the travel document checker role are the first to interact with the traveling public. This welcome change reinforces both our security posture and our commitment to hospitality by having these officers on their feet and alert,” a spokesperson for the TSA wrote in an emailed statement. “All officers must meet fitness for duty requirements to be capable of performing their vital national security function while simultaneously creating a welcoming and professional environment for travelers.”

The change comes amid the agency’s recently announced Horizon 25 initiative, launched in........

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