Policy

TSA Misconduct on the Rise

Up 26 percent over three years

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Their job is to keep air travelers safe in the wake of the September 11, 2001, attacks. But just how good of a job are they doing?

A new government report says misconduct by Transportation Security Administration workers has increased more than 26% in the last three years.

Some of the most serious violations include: Employees sleeping on the job, letting family and friends go without being screened, leaving work without permission and stealing.