The Transportation Security Administration, more commonly known as the TSA, is a part of the United States Department of Homeland Security that oversees and manages the security of travelers in the United States. Unlike other government-run task forces such as the Army or FBI that have existed for a long period of time, the TSA was only recently established twelve years ago in 2001, after the devastating terrorist attack that had previously occurred in the Towers New York twins. that year. There are more than forty-eight thousand people employed by the TSA at airports, bus stations, railroads, and highways in every state, but you may never realize when they are nearby. Some have the typical security duties of checking bags, using different types of metal detectors to detect any weapons, and enlisting the assistance of trained dogs that sniff out hidden drugs and illegal substances. Other employees constantly work as undercover agents, observing travellers' body language and mannerisms in an attempt to spot a potentially dangerous person. Operating an extensive and detailed security system like this is very beneficial and comforting to many Americans who fear being in danger while traveling, however not everyone agrees with the new policies and procedures introduced by the TSA. Many felt the procedures were a clear invasion of privacy, which raised a controversial nationwide concern: How far should the Transportation Security Administration's operations be extended? With machines that can now scan a person's clothing, completely exposing your body to TSA security is a little extreme in my opinion. With the ever-evolving ideas people come up with to manipulate law enforcement, complete...... middle of paper...... access to our photos, Apple iPhones scanning our fingerprints there is a violation of some form of privacy almost everywhere we turn. It cannot be completely stopped, avoided or solved, but becoming fully aware of your surroundings and keeping up to date with the current changes in your community can definitely give you an edge and know how to avoid falling victim to ignorance. As stated in the Fourth Amendment, our security ritual and ability to avoid unreasonable searches and seizures should not be violated without reasonable cause. All our ancestors fought long and hard, experienced difficult times of discrimination so that we could be in this generation of freedom. It is hoped that progress and confidence in technology do not replace the responsibility and respect for human rights that should be present in the morals of those who manage TSA policies, procedures and guidelines..