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Federal Court told airport security screener bypassed employee checks to reduce workload
An airport security screener allegedly bypassed mandatory screening procedures for dozens of airport employees to reduce her workload, according to evidence presented in Federal Court.
A security screener working for a CATSA contractor is accused in Federal Court of bypassing mandatory screening procedures for dozens of airport employees in order to reduce workload during a shift.
The allegations center on manipulating a handheld device used to randomly select airport personnel for additional security checks, with the claim that a simple double-click could override the selection process.
Surveillance reviewed in the case reportedly showed only three of 64 airport employees were selected for extra screening during the questioned period, a number far below the minimums set by Transport Canada regulations.
The court documents do not specify the airport involved, nor provide details on any resulting injuries, threats, or outcomes related to the alleged misconduct.
The case raises questions about the integrity of a basic randomization device designed to target non-passenger personnel with access to restricted areas, though the court did not indicate whether any affected employees posed a security risk.