REFLECTOR: Fwd: Special Report: AOPA demands answers onaircraft searches

Thu Jun 20 21:20:19 CDT 2013

As a Cop and lawyer who gleefully swore to uphold the Constitution and strives to serve justice, I am sickened at this sipped slope.....in this and many other areas.

With sadness and disgust.

Chris

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On Jun 20, 2013, at 12:13, "Matt Bucko" <mbuc310 at cox.net<mailto:mbuc310 at cox.net>> wrote:

As a retired member of Law Enforcement, I have to, unfortunately, agree with Scott's comments.
Untrained idiots, running around dressed like storm troopers, harassing United States Citizens who are simply ans LAWFULLY traveling, is revolting to the core.
The Oath of Office for cops is to the Constitution, not some clown appointed or voted to some political office.
And I will not  include TSA into my rank of responsible law enforcement officers.  Clowns yes. Cops no.
Matt

On 6/20/2013 7:52 AM, Scott Derrick wrote:
Warning, very political soapbox follows!

We've had the jack-booted, AK47 carrying Nazi's show up at our airport a couple times.

Ludicrous and infuriating at the same time. Luckily I wasn't flying in or out at the time as I would not have bent over so easy as some aviators were.  The intimidation tactics used by these thugs is outrageous and points to the Fascists state we are fast becoming.

Some are under the false understanding that this is somehow protecting us!  These same folks will probably be the first hires to run the gulags and ovens when the state ramps up to that level.

Scott

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Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Fwd: Special Report: AOPA demands answers on aircraft searches
From: Richard J. Gentil <richard at naples-air-center.com><mailto:richard at naples-air-center.com>
To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list <reflector at tvbf.org><mailto:reflector at tvbf.org>
Date: 06/19/2013 06:52 PM
I just finished reading it about 30 minutes ago.

Really curious why they are making so may searches.

You know when CBP see a Velocity they have no idea what they are looking at. Makes them even more curious about it. I have had them with density and radiation meters checking my bird before.

They seem to think it is some sort of aerial drone.

Richard

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On Jun 19, 2013, at 8:26 PM, Kevin Baker <flykb at verizon.net<mailto:flykb at verizon.net>> wrote:

FYI
Received this email from aopa tonight

Thought folks might be intetested
Kevin Baker

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From: AOPA_EPILOT at AOPA.ORG<mailto:AOPA_EPILOT at AOPA.ORG>
Date: June 19, 2013, 5:01:52 PM CDT
To: FLYKB at VERIZON.NET<mailto:FLYKB at VERIZON.NET>
Subject: Special Report: AOPA demands answers on aircraft searches

Comments? E-mail pilotassist at aopa.org<mailto:pilotassist at aopa.org>, call 800/USA-AOPA

[AOPA ePilot]

June 19, 2013

FIGHTING FOR PILOTS’ RIGHTS
AOPA demands answers on aircraft searches
With a growing number of reports from law-abiding pilots stopped by armed federal agents on the ramp, their aircraft searched by federal agents, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection (CBP) remains silent, and outrage is building. AOPA is questioning CBP’s authority to conduct the searches, and demanding a response from officials at the highest level<http://www.aopa.org/-/media/Files/AOPA/Home/News/All%20News/2013/June/CBPWinkowski20130619.pdf>. There has been no meaningful response to date from CBP to Freedom of Information Act requests filed months ago by AOPA and affected pilots.

“We don’t even know why they’re being stopped,” said AOPA General Counsel Ken Mead, adding that the association will press the issue until satisfactory answers—or a change in policy—are forthcoming. “We’re not going to let this go with just lip service. The agency either has to stop its behavior or we’re going to need to elevate it to Congress.” Read the full story >><http://www.aopa.org/News-and-Video/All%20News/2013/June/19/AOPA-demands-answers-on-aircraft-searches.aspx>

What to do if stopped by law enforcement
AOPA is still researching the legal specifics involved when federal agents, particularly CBP agents acting well inside the nation’s borders, detain a pilot and search an aircraft. As the association works to gain a fuller understanding of what is permitted, a convenient kneeboard reference card has been prepared for pilots who might find themselves the object of the agency’s attention. This step-by-step guide includes general procedures to follow when subjected to detention and search. Always be courteous and respectful, and remain calm. Answer questions truthfully, but succinctly. Do not volunteer information. Download the kneeboard reference card >><http://www.aopa.org/-/media/Files/AOPA/Home/News/All%20News/2013/June/CBPGuidelinesKneeboard.pdf>
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