1.09 Carrying Weapons on Airlines

Question 1

True or False?

The airline captain has the final authority to permit others to fly while armed.

Answer 1

True.

Question 2

True of false?
An example of when an officer may be able to fly while armed includes: Mutual aid and when required to report for immediate duty.

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

True or false?

Officers must fly armed when returning a prisoner from another city.

Answer 3

False. Only if the airline captain honors the request.

Question 4

True or false?

An example of when an officer may be able to fly while armed would be for witness protection.

Answer 4

True.

Question 5

True or false?
Flying to another city to attend court, conferences, legislative hearings or similar functions qualify for a clearance to fly while armed.

Answer 5

False.

Question 6

What is the definition of a “Responsible representative of the airline/carrier “?

Answer 6

The airline/carrier’s station manager or designee, such as the supervisor in charge of the ticket counter.

Question 7

True or false?

FAA regulations require officers to attend a two-hour training course prior to be allowed to fly while armed.

Answer 7

True.

Question 8

What is the first step to be able to fly while armed?

Answer 8

Take the two-hour training course.

Question 9

What is the second step to be able to fly while armed?

Answer 9

The requesting officer will contact the clerical staff in Investigations II/Robbery to obtain a request form to take to Teletype to enable Teletype Personnel to contact the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Question 10

What is the 3rd step to be able to fly while armed?

Answer 10

At least 24 hours prior to traveling, the officer must take the TSA request form to the Teletype Unit so that a properly formatted message can be sent to the TSA, via NLETS, requesting a Unique Alphanumeric Identifier (UAI). The officers will wait for the TSA to send the return teletype with the UAI number.

Question 11

True or false?

The officer must have the UAI with him/her in order to get clearance form the TSA to board the plane.

Answer 11

True.

Question 12

The officer must notify a responsible representative of the airline/carrier at least (how long?) in advance of departure time, or as soon as practical in an emergency, either by telephone or person.

Answer 12

One hour.

Question 13

Officers should identify themselves by showing what?

Answer 13

a Department issued identification card and Unique Alphanumeric Identifier.

Question 14

True or false?

A badge is sufficient identification.

Answer 14

False.

Question 15

True or false?

Such identification must be made when the officer is travelling armed and the weapon is carried with the officer.

Answer 15

False.

Question 16

True or false?

If weapons are accessible while on board the aircraft, officers may not consume alcoholic beverages.

Answer 16

True.

Question 17

True of false?

Weapons must be carried concealed at all times.

Answer 17

True.

Question 18

Should or shall?
Chemical agents (should or shall?) not be carried aboard an airline.

Answer 18

Shall.

Question 19

True or false?

Officers must avoid inadvertent display of a weapon or associated equipment, such as handcuffs.

Answer 19

True.

Question 20

True or false?
Armed non-passenger law enforcement officers not on official police business are not allowed beyond security checkpoints into sterile passenger areas.

Answer 20

True.

Question 21

True or false?
Armed non-passenger law enforcement officers on official police business will be allowed to bypass the security checkpoint upon verification of proper credentials.

Answer 21

True.

Question 22

Is a badge sufficient for identification purposes?

Answer 22

No, badge and photo identification needed.

Question 23

In these situations, is the officer’s word as to their official business status sufficient?

Answer 23

Yes.